volunteering for politics and international relations

I am interested in studying politics and international relations at LSE. Is it worth doing volunteering with my local candidates for the upcoming elections for my personal statement? or should I focus purely on super-curriculars? I already have work experience booked in an MP's office so I am just wondering whether I should try get more of this political experience.

as someone who's applied for that exact course. work experience is the last thing you need for a degree like politics. Universities want to see how you analyse or critically evaluate through what you've read and written. work experience is only required and encouraged for those doing medicine/vet med. political experience is therefore not something unis look for but can be nice if you want to show you've gone out of your way to find it but i don't think it will set you apart from any other candidate. i would say focus on reading around the subject and do essay competitions.

Thanks so much! I have got a huge reading list I'm working towards already but its a relief work experience isn't important. Unfortunately, it is mandatory i do 20 hours at school but now i know i shouldn't try do more so, thankyou