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How to Stretch Yourself in
POLITICS

TWITTER: Follow @PstonePolitics for up to dates articles and examples to digest.

PLACES TO VISIT

Houses of Parliament, Westminster

People's History Museum

Shire Hall, Dorchester

How to get involved in Politics

BCP Youth Forum - discussing local issues fortnightly on Wednesdays
Poole and Parkstone Debating Society
Run for Youth Parliament
Share informative posts on social media

For any questions, ask the History & Politics department or your Politics Prefects!

Survive a week in UK politics and keep your party, voters and the media happy. The game gives a virtual taste of life as an MP. Highlighting the range and value of MPs’ work!

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TIPS FROM A CURRENT A-LEVEL POLITICS PREFECT

Keep up to date with current events and issues by watching the news daily - it can make your examples in essays much stronger

Read and consume media from all people and organisations across the political spectrum as this challenges your perceptions

Be evaluative across all your essays by considering the strengths and weaknesses

Get involved! Visit that museum or be part of that local action group - the best way to experience democracy in action is to be a part of it

MP for a Week

Enrichment on the WEB: Journals/articles/TED talks etc..

Develop your knowledge on all things Parliament with a range of articles and videos to explain the UK political process:

Listen to the Economist’s “Checks and Balance” weekly podcast on American Politics:

Check out SCOTUS blog: for up to date news on US Supreme Court cases with independent analysis.

Access interesting articles and videos for international relations and politics on the ‘Oxford University Politics Blog’; there are always some excellent materials related Politics: