On Tuesday the 15th of November the Newsnuggets team made a trip to the heart of our political system: Houses of Parliament in the center of London.
The team took a train from Barnes into London Waterloo where we walked to the Houses of Parliament. When we arrived, we first had to go past security guards who don’t have a license to kill (we asked to make sure!) However, when we were leaving we saw guards with rifles and pistols.
We then got to go inside a room where a video was projected on to all four walls, showing us the long history of the building. Believe it or not, but the building was burned down not once but twice! After the film, we had a tour around the palace where we got to see some security locks and rooms with gold leaf and gold plated furniture. We also got a chance to step inside the House of Lords – the room where previous kings and queens have stood (and still stand during the opening of the parliament each year). We were then allowed to watch a live debate in the House of Commons.
The team headed back after a lovely excursion. I decided to see what the team thought of the excursion. This is what they said.
1. What did you think of the Houses of Parliament?
2. What did you think about the the debate we saw in the House of Commons?
Mina:
1. I found it quite interesting how the speaker had to be neutral! In addition, I thought that there was a surprising amount of security.
2. It was quite strange how the speaker had control over everyone.
Josie:
1. I found it interesting and found out things i never knew existed.
2. It was very strange but I got to see how it work and was set out.