Children from Brighstone CE Primary School were given the opportunity to talk to Bob Seely about his work as an MP when he visited the school earlier this week.
Bob – whose visit coincided with UK Parliament Week – was welcomed by the school’s Year 6 senior leadership team, who gave him a tour of the school. He then took part in a question and answer session with Year 5 and 6 pupils who have been studying monarchy and parliament as part of their history work.
The Island’s MP was asked about his motivations for becoming an MP, what sort of decisions MPs have to make and what he enjoys most about politics. Other questions included ‘what is the most important debate you have been part of?’, ‘why do MPs shout so much in the House of Commons?’ and ‘have you ever thought about running for Prime Minister?’.
Bob also shared some interesting facts about the Houses of Parliament – revealing that 3,000 people work there and the building has 90 staircases.
Children from Year 6 plan to find out more when they travel to London next year and meet up with Bob for a tour of the Houses of Parliament.
Bob Seely MP said:
“I was delighted to visit Brighstone Primary School and answer questions from the children about Parliament and my role as the MP for the Isle of Wight. It was great to see young people so engaged with the workings of Parliament. I look forward to meeting with them again in Westminster next year.”
Headteacher Rebecca Lennon said:
“As part of UK Parliament week, the children enjoyed learning about the role of an MP and asked some really interesting questions which we are grateful to Bob for answering.”
Shame he doesn’t give his constituents the same privilege! That would be a whole different ball game, eh mr half a sausage???
Bob, well done a trip to the House of Commons, (aka to see the big boys & girls playground ) , let the brain washing start early . Students have a safe trip ..
Bob playing it safe by visiting a Primary school in the Island’s Tory heartland.
Visiting a Secondary, let alone a 6th form, is far too dangerous. They ask too many awkward questions, don’t they?
Just ask Andrew Turner.
Easy questions for Bob then, notice how quiet he is about the floating bridge fiasco, never mind I am sure the BBC will be in touch with the council and him soon. Email to South Today has been sent about that subject.