Pupil Politics

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Debate: How far can prime ministers dictate events and determine policy?

May 29 2023 12 mins

Arguing that they can: Arnold Lodge School (Shivam and Charlie) Arguing that they can't: Pupil Politics (Joe and Aaron) Chair: Kieran

Debate: To what extent do party leaders and campaigns have an effect on voting behaviour?

Apr 26 2023 22 mins

Arguing that they do: Pupil Politics (Nicolette and Grace) Arguing that they don't: Shottery (Roisin and Lizzie) Chair: Brendan

The US Midterms

Feb 22 2023 12 mins

Kieran, Josh, Brendan, Joe and Aaron explore the US midterms 2022 - the key outcomes, their causes, and their consequences.

Liz Truss

Nov 16 2022 11 mins

Recorded at the start of Liz Truss' short premiership, the students give their personal reflections on Truss' policies and cabinet appointments.

Debate: To what extent do liberals agree about the role of the state?

Nov 09 2022 12 mins

Chair: Nicolette Liberals agree: Jean and Rhys (Pupil Politics) Liberals disagree: Alex and Vinny (Ashton Sixth Form College) Editor: Milli

Debate: Should the UK introduce compulsory voting?

Jun 26 2022 25 mins

Chair: Rhys Yes: Rebecca and Grace (Pupil Politics) No: Praveer and Halima (Cadbury College)

Socialism in 30 Minutes (A-level Politics)

Apr 30 2022 28 mins

Let Charlie, Kay and Adam take you through the key themes, strands and thinkers of Socialism.

Debate: Do the media and opinion polls play a major role in voting behaviour?

Apr 23 2022 33 mins

Yes: Seyi and Ellie (Shottery) No: Milli and Rebecca (Pupil Politics) Chair: Grace

Debate: Should the UK constitution be codified and entrenched, together with a bill of rights?

Apr 05 2022 25 mins

Yes: Prav and Isaac (Arnold Lodge School) No: Milli and Kay (Pupil Politics) Chair: Adam

Cressida Dick's resignation from the Met

Mar 30 2022 7 mins

Charlie and Milli explore the lead up to, and fall out from, the resignation of the Met Police's Commissioner.