INTERESTING questions were put to Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely when he visited pupils of Brighstone Primary School.

Mr Seely's visit last month coincided with UK Parliament Week.

He was welcomed by children from the Year 6 senior leadership team who gave him a tour of the school.

He then took part in a question and answer session with Year 5 and 6 pupils who have been studying monarchy and parliament as part of their history work.

Isle of Wight County Press: MP Bob Seely talks to a class of children about his role.MP Bob Seely talks to a class of children about his role. (Image: Brighstone Primary School)


The Island’s MP was asked about his motivations for becoming an MP, what sort of decisions MPs have to make and what he enjoys most about politics.

Other questions included ‘what is the most important debate you have been part of?’, ‘why do MPs shout so much in the House of Commons?’ and ‘have you ever thought about running for Prime Minister?’.

Mr Seely shared some interesting facts about the Houses of Parliament – revealing that 3,000 people work there and the building has 90 staircases.

Children from Year 6 plan to find out more when they travel to London next year and meet up with Mr Seely for a tour of the Houses of Parliament.

Isle of Wight County Press: MP Bob Seely chats to some children in the playground.MP Bob Seely chats to some children in the playground. (Image: Brighstone Primary School)

Mr Seely said: “I was delighted to visit Brighstone Primary School and answer questions from the children about Parliament and my role as the MP for the Isle of Wight.

"It was great to see young people so engaged with the workings of Parliament. I look forward to meeting with them again in Westminster next year.”

Headteacher Rebecca Lennon said: “As part of UK Parliament week, the children enjoyed learning about the role of an MP and asked some really interesting questions which we are grateful to Bob for answering.”