Campaigning for Votes
On Wednesday 17 March, students studying Politics and Citizenship welcomed three of the town’s parliamentary candidates to the College to answer questions and give insight into their polices. Jenny Chapman (Labour), Edward Legard (Conservative) and Mike Barker (Liberal Democrat) were invited into QE to discuss issues with the students to enhance their A Level studies and to encourage interest in the democratic process.
More than 100 students were present at the lunchtime meeting which was chaired by Principal Tim Fisher. Questions asked were far ranging and included queries about university education and tuition fees, the war in Afghanistan and the economy.
Politics student, Helen Robb who helped organise the event comments:
"This was a real opportunity to hear at first hand the policies of the three major parties. It was informative and interesting and will help us to organise our own College mock elections later in the month."
March 22, 2010