May we have a debate on how best to encourage young non-academic people into the world of politics? British politics is grossly over-represented by the academic world. If we are to be truly a party of the people, recognising all the talents, that should be reflected in our political structures, which should not be left to be monopolised by the toffs.
Business of the House
Business question from
Jim Sheridan
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Thursday, 6 March 2008.
It occurred during Business statement on Business of the House.
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472 c1923;472 c1921
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2007-08
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