Students studying A Levels in Politics and Law at The Sixth Form College, Solihull recently had an opportunity to spot prominent politicians on a visit to Parliament and Downing Street.

A group of 60 students enjoyed a tour of Parliament, a talk at the Supreme Court and a visit to Downing Street. Among the famous politicians they saw on the visit were Lord Ashdown, Lord Prescott, Michael Gove and George Osborne.

Lorely Burt, the Liberal Democrat MP for Solihull, hosted the students in a committee room in the House of Commons. She talked about her work as a Member of Parliament and the forthcoming general election in May 2015.

Law and Politics student Euan Rowe (aged 16, from Knowle) said, “It was a superb opportunity to experience the workings of Parliament and the Supreme Court at first hand. I was particularly pleased to be able to walk along Downing Street and to stand at the famous door of Number 10.”

The trip was one of many designed to enhance the student experience of their studies in A Levels Politics and Law at the College.

For further information contact:
Bev Bishop, Marketing Co-ordinator, The Sixth Form College, Solihull
Tel: 0121 704 2581 (Ext. 2427)
Fax: 0121 711 1598
Email: BBishop@SolihullSFC.ac.uk