Politics Summer School

For many in Cornwall, Westminster can feel a world away. The distance can make politics seem remote, even though decisions made in the House of Commons shape our everyday lives. That is why I am so passionate about making politics more accessible and showing young people that their voices do reach London, through our MPs, our votes, and the campaigns we care about.

To help bring that to life, I am hosting my first Political Summer School as an opportunity to go behind the scenes, explore how politics works locally and nationally, and discover how you can get involved in Cornwall.

This session will run on Thursday 28^th of August, at Falmouth University, on their Woodlane Campus. This day is for young people aged between 15-18 who live in or attend school in the Truro and Falmouth constituency.

What to expect on the day:

• A Parliamentary Engagement Session:

  • Led by a Parliamentary Outreach Officer, this session will cover how Government is formed, how elections work, how laws are made, and how parliamentary debates work.

    
    

• Cross-Party Local Government Panel:

  • Hear directly from councillors and politicians from across the political spectrum about their roles and how decisions are made locally.

    
    

• Journalism & Communications Workshop:

  • A senior journalism lecturer will guide you through the art of speech writing, debating, and interviewing.

    
    

• Mock Parliamentary Debate:

  • Take part in a final debate, set up in the style of the House of Commons. Step into the shoes of an MP and experience how debates and decisions happen.

    
    

If you want to learn more about our political system, debate with politicians from across the main parties, experience a mock press conference and learn how campaigns work, then please do contact my office to apply:

E: jayne.kirkham.mp@parliament.uk

T: 01872 300 353 

(Photo from House of Commons)