mock parliament

📢 Mock Parliament – State Opening of Parliament 2025/26
🗓️ Date: Monday, 1st September 2025
📍 Location: The Forum Library, Southend-on-Sea (SS1 1NS)

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🎙️ Step into the Chamber. Take your seat. Be part of the State Opening.

Our new parliamentary year begins with a fully staged State Opening of Parliament, where young people lead, debate, and decide the future of our organisation.

At this session, you will:

✨ Recreate a National Tradition

Watch as our "King’s Speech" is delivered, setting out the year’s agenda.

Learn the symbolism and history of the real State Opening in Westminster.

✨ Learn Politics by Doing Politics

Take on the roles of Government, Opposition, and Independents.

Debate the priorities for the year — from education reforms to youth issues.

Understand how procedure, speechmaking, and alliances shape politics.

✨ Skills for Life, Not Just Politics

Build confidence in public speaking and debating.

Learn teamwork, negotiation, and critical thinking.

Explore how civic engagement empowers young people to influence change.

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🌍 Whether you’re a seasoned debater or brand new to politics, the Mock Parliament State Opening is the perfect way to learn, lead, and be heard.

📩 All 11–18 year olds welcome. No experience needed — just bring your voice.

We were very pleased to be invited to the youth summit by Bayo Alaba, MP for Southend east and rochford.