Sixth Form Parliament Trip

60 Sixth Form students from Law, Politics and Economics had the opportunity to go to London for a tour of Parliament. The students began the tour in Westminster Hall where we met the Speaker of the House of Commons Lindsay Hoyle. Students were guided through both Houses of Parliament and learnt the intricate details of how Parliament operates. After the tour, students had the honour of debating in the Grand Committee Chamber in Westminster Hall. Students prepared and delivered outstanding speeches on a range of topics, including farming tax, winter fuel allowance and UK-US relations. Once we left Parliament, students were given free time to explore Westminster, getting into the festive spirit.

“Going to London was a really fun experience, because we were allowed to go inside of Parliament and see the House of Commons and the House of Lords. We got a guided tour, and we learned lots about the history of the buildings Parliament is in. The highlight of the trip for me was going to the House of Lords and seeing the grandeur of the chamber. We were fortunate enough to debate in the Grand Committee Chamber, which was a brilliant experience. We debated on issues ranging from private schools, farming and UK-US relations. After our tour we had two hours of free time. Myself and two others friends went to the Supreme Court to watch two hearings and others went shopping and walked around Westminster. I would highly recommend the trip for all future Law, Politics and Economics students.”

Dan Cornall

“The trip was a great experience for expanding my political and history knowledge about the Houses of Parliament. This trip has also greatly helped my ability to comprehend how the country is run. We had some informative debates and got to vote on the winning teams. A brilliant day for all of us involved. Division – clear the lobby!”

Fred Shelley