UK Youth Parliament - House of Commons Debate November 2012

[@kesavankartha7044]

I am a Bharathiyan (Indian)bilve in SANATHANA Dharma and aged 82 years.to teach politics to younger generation this type of parliament is essential.I am proud of your govt 🎉

[@toymonstasuperheroes6464]

very impressive , especially the point regarding life skills.

[@phoebesparks6209]

So you don't have to speak if you are scared to ?

[@phoebesparks6209]

Because I am thinking of running in my constituency and I'm absolutely terrified of public speaking

[@johnsilver3296]

well then obviously politics isnt suited for you.

[@joewilliam5145]

You don't have to speak if you do not wish to. Those on the front benches are required to speak because they are the motion proposers and opposers but it is entirely optional for those on the back benches

[@cielobuio]

@@phoebesparks6209 - I have to speak regularly in my job and once upon a time I was also terrified like you. I hope you manage to overcome the so called "terror", which is completely possible. Please realise as a starting point that this is something you can overcome and then start working on it. Whenever I'm public speaking I constantly remind myself and ask myself "how many of these people watching could stand up here and do this ?" (Not many) - Maybe get some advice from someone who's used to doing it and make a start. Once you've done it a few times, you'll be eager to get up there and do it again. Good luck.

[@charlieprowse9626]

Wow can't believe hoe long ago this was, it's funny seeing myself