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Parliament Week 2012

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Stories

Read inspiring articles and learn more about the people who have contributed to our democracy in the past and those who continue to do so today. There is something of interest for everyone, from the struggles of the Suffragettes to the modern day campaigns of the UK Youth Parliament.



Making a Mark – What it means to be part of the UK Youth Parliament

25 October 2011
Eighteen year-old Josh from Ready tells us what it means to him to be a Member of the Youth Parliament

From the Archives: The Suffragettes Election Banner

24 October 2011
Parliament Week takes a look inside the Parliamentary Archives at the recently rediscovered Suffragette Banner

Fighting for the Right to Vote - Votes for Women

24 October 2011
The Tolson Memorial Museum looks at the last of three banners in their Parliament Week display used in peaceful demonstrations that led to social change

Fighting for the Right to Vote - The Ten Hour Bill Banner

24 October 2011
Tolson Memorial Museum looks at the history of the Ten Hour Bill Banner, paraded at a key 1832 meeting in York organised by Richard Oastler

From other sites: About Parliament

What does Parliament do?

Parliament examines what the Government is doing, makes new laws, holds the power to set taxes and debates the issues of the day.

The House of Commons and House of Lords each play an important role in the work of Parliament.

Find out more on the Parliament website

UK Parliament: About Parliament