STUDENTS are set to get the opportunity to experience working for a Member of Parliament this summer.
Successful applicants will have the unique opportunity to experience the life of a Member of Parliament as well as all working aspects of their office.
Bradley said: “This is an exciting opportunity for young people who are interested in politics to experience what life is like for a Member of Parliament, as well as working for one.
“The successful applicants will experience working in Parliament and see first-hand the duties and responsibilities of an MP.
"They’ll also spend time in the constituency to experience how important it is that MPs are accessible as possible to their constituents.
“If this sounds like an opportunity you can’t pass up, then please do send in your application.”
Throughout the week they will develop a variety of skills from strategic thinking and analytics to diplomacy and time management.
Students will undertake a variety of tasks and activities including mock UN style debates on key international matters, designing and delivering presentations, planning and creating mock media content, analysing research and legislation, chamber viewing and note taking, responding to mock casework and policy issues.
Work experience students will also have valuable meetings with Bradley where they will be able to ask any questions they may have about working in the world of politics.
Applicants should be aware that Bradley and his office are unable to provide financial support for work experience placements.
Participants will therefore be required to cover the full cost of their transport and/or accommodation themselves.
In addition, Bradley and his office will only be responsible for work experience students during the hours of the placement each day once the participant has arrived.
The responsibility for the participant before arrival, during travel to and from the placement, and after leaving for the day rests with their parent or guardian.
The placements will be taking place on the following dates:
- Monday, June 29 - Friday, July 3 - 10:30am - 3:30pm, in London Monday to Thursday and in the constituency on Friday.
- Monday, July 6 - Friday 10 - 10:30am - 3:30pm, in London Monday to Thursday and in the constituency on Friday.
- Monday, July, 27 - Friday 31 - 10am – 4pm in the constituency.
To apply, students are advised to send an email to Bradley Thomas with the name, age, first and second preference of the available dates for work experience, school/sixth form/college name, and a brief description about why you would like to undertake work experience in Bradley’s office.
Applicants must be aged 16+ and you must either be a constituent or attend a school/sixth form/college in the constituency.
The deadline to apply is Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
Places will be offered on a first come first served basis.
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