West Lothian pupils welcomed to Westminster by MP
Livingston constituency MP Gregor Poynton welcomed pupils and teachers from Inveralmond Community High School to Westminster last week, giving students the opportunity to meet their local MP and put their questions directly to him during a Q&A session in Parliament.
The visit, organised through the UK Parliament’s Education and Engagement Team, saw pupils from the West Lothian school visit Westminster to learn more about Parliament, democracy and how decisions are made.
As part of their visit, the pupils took part in a tour of the Palace of Westminster and a curriculum-linked workshop at the UK Parliament Education Centre, before meeting with Gregor Poynton MP for a 20-minute question and answer session.
The session gave pupils the chance to ask Gregor about his role as their MP, his work in Parliament and the issues that matter to young people across the Livingston constituency and West Lothian.
Gregor Poynton MP said: “It was a pleasure to welcome pupils and teachers from Inveralmond Community High School to Parliament and to have the opportunity to speak with them directly.
“The questions they asked showed a real interest in how Parliament works, how decisions are made and the role MPs play in representing their communities.
“Visits like this are a really great way for young people to experience Parliament for themselves and understand that politics and democracy are not something that happens somewhere far away, they have a direct impact on the communities they live in.
“I’d encourage schools across the Livingston constituency to make use of the opportunities available through the UK Parliament’s Education and Engagement Team. Meeting young people and hearing their views is an important part of my role as their MP, and I hope the pupils enjoyed their time at Westminster.”
The visit was part of the educational programme delivered by the UK Parliament Education and Engagement Team, which provides opportunities for school pupils to learn about Parliament and democracy through visits, workshops and other activities.
With UK Parliament Week taking place from 23 to 29 November, now is a great time for schools, youth groups and community organisations across the Livingston constituency to get involved, learn more about how Parliament works and find ways to make their voices heard.