Sixth Form Politics Conference
11 December 2024 - Academic
Last week, members of the LVI Politics A level class attended the annual politics conference, Polecon UK, at Methodist Central Hall, Westminster. It was an exciting and insightful event that featured a brilliant lineup of speakers including MPs from Labour, Green Party and the SNP. It was fascinating to learn more about the smaller parties, their values and their impact on parliamentary discussions.
The opportunity to ask questions allowed us to interact directly with distinguished politicians and look at current UK political issues from a range of different perspectives, covering topics like Scottish Independence, private members bills and the possibility of a four-day work week. The thought-provoking answers to some provocative questions were especially entertaining!
The audience had the chance to participate in two polls: one before and one after listening to politicians discuss a wide range of UK political issues. This was done to see whether our views changed throughout the event. The polling was led by Seb Wride, Head of Polling at Public First. He also compared the conference’s responses with those of the general public, revealing some interesting differences in opinions.
Among the notable speakers was Sir Lindsay Hoyle, who made a surprise appearance. His distinguished and fascinating career includes serving as the MP for Chorley and currently as the Speaker of the House of Commons. Another key speaker was Nigel Farage, representing Reform UK. His high-profile and often controversial persona sparked lively debates, making his session a highlight of the day.
The conference was both engaging and enlightening, leaving us better informed of different perspectives on British and global politics.
Chloe, Catherine and Cicely
LVI
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