Theresa May turns to local children for her Christmas cards

  • Video report by ITV News Anchor Tom Bradby

It's a high-profile job many artists would dream of - but Theresa May has turned to local schoolchildren in her constituency to design her Christmas cards.

She today unveiled the three colourful designs showing the Prime Minister's residence decked out for Christmas.

The cards were drawn by five-year-old Isabelle Milnes, Jade Winsor, 11 and Sophie Brazil, also 11.

The cards could be seen as a safe choice in times of political turmoil. Credit: PA

Downing Street said that Mrs May was following her annual tradition of picking cards designed by children in her Maidenhead constituency.

The young artists joined Mrs May on the steps of No 10 as she turned on the Downing Street Christmas tree lights.

Mrs May's choice is a marked contrast with her predecessor David Cameron, who often chose photographs of himself and his family for his festive greetings.

Theresa May with the young artists at Downing Street. Credit: PA

Meanwhile Nicola Sturgeon also revealed her card, which features the iconic Scottish cartoon character Oor Wullie, who has appeared in the Scottish Post newspaper since 1936.

He is seen exclaiming "Help ma boab" - or goodness gracious me - after the First Minister leaves a surprise gift for him.

Nicola Sturgeon with her Christmas card. Credit: PA