On Wednesday 5 December, our Politics students visited the Palace of Westminster for a tour of The Houses of Parliament and to listen to the House of Lords debate on the Brexit withdrawal agreement.
Students also had the opportunity to meet with friend of the College John Howell MP (a Conservative member of Parliament for Henley-on-Thames) to discuss Brexit and other issues which concerned them. The pupils, accompanied by Mr Dickey, also visited the UK Supreme Court. Here is what some of them had to say about the trip:
"The trip was incredibly interesting. We were able to see a number of things, including the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby speak in the House of Lords. We also met our local MP, John Howell. Overall, the trip was a success as we learnt a significant amount about what we have studied" Cameron Gass, Year 12.
"Visiting the Houses of Parliament on such a day of historical and constitutional importance, regarding the 'agreement on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union', was a truly riveting experience. Seeing such an event unfold in front of our eyes will stay with us forever - its significance will certainly grow with time" Marcus Coulter, Year 12.
