Robert Hosts Assembly at Tower Hill Primary School

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Robert said: "It was great to be back in West Oxfordshire and to spend the morning hosting an interactive assembly at Tower Hill School in Witney, where I explained how Parliament works and invited pupils to debate - and pass - an Act of Parliament. The pupils' debate was incredibly well-mannered, courteous and articulate - quite the contrast to many of the scenes we witnessed in Parliament earlier this week!

"Thank you to everyone at the school for a hugely enjoyable visit."

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