HOME Secretary Amber Rudd has told how her new role has taken "some adjusting to and she feels lucky to have such a powerful position" when she met aspiring youngsters.

The Hastings and Rye MP described her joy at being promoted by the new Prime Minister Theresa May in last month's reshuffle, having previously been the Energy Secretary.

She said: "Being Home Secretary is a huge responsibility. It has certainly taken some adjusting to, but I feel very lucky and I am also very committed to the role."

She was describing her new role on a visit to meet youngsters at the Hastings Centre on the National Citizen Service (NCS) programme, where they are learning more about how to make a difference in the local area.

She spoke to the young people before their activities to remind them of the important impact that teenage volunteering has on the local community.

NCS is a two-three week youth empowerment programme taking place during school holidays and helping young people expand their horizons whilst learning key skills for work and life.

The MP’s appearance was a show of continued support for the programme as she visited NCS in 2012.

She said: "I first visited NCS participants in 2012 and saw the impact of their social action in Hastings and Rye, the constituency I represent.

"This government flagship programme enables young people not only to take part in outdoor activities and meet new people but also to give something back to their communities, so I am delighted to once again be able to support National Citizen Service this summer."

The National Citizen Service is a two-four week programme for 16 & 17-year-olds taking place during school holidays.

The programme helps teens develop skills for work and life including confidence, leadership and resilience, whilst also expanding social networks.

The next programme takes place this summer, and costs no more than £50, visit ncsyes.co.uk