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06 February 2020
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07 Jan 2020
Do you think that under 18s should get the vote? This question is for Dr.Emre
I think Under 18s should be able to vote because their opinion counts as well as adults
I agree because it seems unfair if we can't vote because everyone has an opinion and they might want to share it out &hand how are we ment to do that if we can't vote(I todelly agree)
Most adults are more educated than children though , but both of there opinions are both worthy and everyone deserves to get there opinions heard so I think 15 + should get a vote.
I think they are allowed like the others said.
08 Jan 2020
I would like to ask Emma Barnnet: Do you think children are frequently expressing their opinions about politics and whats happening in their atmosphere ? What is the main thing you interview people about?
08 Jan 2020
I would like to ask Dr. Ingrid – Who or what inspired you to take your job, and what do you think politicians should prioritise under the topic of children's health?
08 Jan 2020
I would like to ask Emma Barnett: Do you think child benefit should be increased to support the parents due to increasing the cost of living?
08 Jan 2020
I would like to ask Emma Barnett: How will a politician improve children's development in this country without understanding the children's needs?
08 Jan 2020
I would like to ask Emma Barnnet: How do you feel about Brexit and do you think it will affect your work?
09 Jan 2020
Emma Barnnet: how are you allowed in 10 Downing street
09 Jan 2020
Why cant children under 18
09 Jan 2020
Why are under 18s not allowed to vote because i think under 18s can vote for appropriate votes. This question is for Dr .Emre Atyimur.
09 Jan 2020
( I am so sorry about that.Back to were i was.)Years old vote because children need there freedom and democracy
09 Jan 2020
For: Emre Aytimur
"Do you have to have access to private education to be an MP? If so, then why?"
13 Jan 2020
Are Prime Ministers politicians? If so how?
13 Jan 2020
This question is for Jon Ungoed-Thomas: Did your discovery of the expenses scandal make you weary of all politicians?
14 Jan 2020
This question is for: Dr. Ingrid Wolfe
What is something you have always wanted in a children's hospital but MPs do not agree on?
14 Jan 2020
why cant children under eighteen be allowed to vote
15 Jan 2020
I would like to ask: Why did it take so long for brexit to happen?
15 Jan 2020
can us children make an attempt to change how our politics are doing things and why?
15 Jan 2020
Dr Ingrid Wolfe,do you always keep your promises?
15 Jan 2020
Would children get the chance to debate and take part in Parliament?
A lot of children are smart so I think yes because it also should be their choice
15 Jan 2020
why do we only vote after 4 years?
15 Jan 2020
I want to ask Emma : Now that Brexit is taking place, what changes does Boris Johnson want to do to the U.K?
15 Jan 2020
why do we have to vote?
were do vote start from ?
And last one is when did you had this idea of making burnet news club because it inspired me doing an app called everyone stop bullys
15 Jan 2020
thank you for every support
15 Jan 2020
from everyone
15 Jan 2020
This question is for
Emma Barnett:
Who was the hardest politician you have interviewed and why?
16 Jan 2020
What is your main job being a politician
16 Jan 2020
Hey Tom,
I wanted to say that I have posted LOADS but it dos'ent come up on my profile
Hi spectacular_meteor. We have a set of guidelines for posting and if something isn't published, it is usually because it is either already on the Hub as a post, or isn't long enough and would fit more as a comment. A guide to posting can be found here: https://burnetnewsclub.com/issues/hong-kong-crisis/the-discussion/why-hasnt-my-post-been-published-and-other-questions/
16 Jan 2020
What is the thing that priminister s actually do than do orders .😐
16 Jan 2020
Where you there when John Bercow was speaker and did you ever help create a ruckus when he shouts 'ORDER!' / how do you feel when he shouts 'ORDER!' -questions for Kathryn Stone [Please choose any question or even both!]
17 Jan 2020
This is my question for Kathryn Stone; as an MP in the House of Commons, what is the worst thing you could possibly do to break the code of conduct?
17 Jan 2020
Why can't under 18s vote because when they grow they can grow up with their wanted prime minister
I agree because these days children are smarter and if they get told it they could vote by knowing what is easier or right
17 Jan 2020
This question could be for everyone but is it fair that people get to vote at 18 or more?
It is your choice to agree or not it is your choice!😊
17 Jan 2020
how do you become an mp?
17 Jan 2020
Why do have prime minsters, MPs and parliament?
20 Jan 2020
I want to ask Emma Barnett: what do you think the word politicians and MPs mean to you?
What would the improvements would you do if you were to be Prime Minister?
21 Jan 2020
I want to ask Boris Jonson: what dose it mean to be a President and if you did not get the job what would you be doing right now
21 Jan 2020
Do you think that Boris Johnson will cause our country's downfall or hope?
21 Jan 2020
is Donald trump a good leader because there so many people saying he is not
21 Jan 2020
To Cathryn Stone,
Do you think politicians are doing everything they can to make their country great and why?
21 Jan 2020
I would like to ask Emma Barnett: Do you think people are always expressing their thoughts and ideas about politics and what has been going on around the world at the moment and what does she mainly interview people about?
23 Jan 2020
Heather Brook, why is brexit even a thing
24 Jan 2020
I am asking Emma Barnett, have you ever got into an argument with a politician before?
24 Jan 2020
WHY DO YOU DO THIS JOB?
24 Jan 2020
how can we help climate change?
24 Jan 2020
I would like to ask Jon Ungoed-Thomas 'What do you think the punishments for the people abusing the expense scandal should be?' Please reply to this question.
24 Jan 2020
how can I help climetchang
24 Jan 2020
how can we deal with climetchang
24 Jan 2020
why is boris prymineseter
24 Jan 2020
To Heather Brook,
Why do you think ploticians wont alklow children to vote?
24 Jan 2020
To Heather Brook,
why do you think children aren't allowed to vote?
26 Jan 2020
Questions to Kathryn Stone:
Last September, Boris Johnson was found guilty for unlawfully shutting down parliament for five weeks by the UK supreme court. If you were fully aware that it was illegal to prorogate parliament, could you have had the power to stop Boris from doing so?
How is it that Boris Johnson did not receive any punishment for his actions?
Questions to any of the Experts:
It’s well documented with plenty of evidence to show that Boris Johnson had lied on so many occasions. He even told a bare-faced lie in front of the cameras by casually denying the presence of the media to a father of a sick patient. And, he misinforms important key elements of his Brexit deal by denying the need for custom checks between Britain and Northern Ireland.
So my question is open up to any of the experts:
Why are people voting for leaders, knowing full well they
are liars?
What can we do to put integrity back into politics so people can start to gain some trust for politicians?
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/nov/08/boris-johnson-goods-from-northern-ireland-to-gb-wont-be-checked-brexit
27 Jan 2020
Why do you have to be 18 to vote what can’t you vote at 16
28 Jan 2020
What does it feel like to be an mp
29 Jan 2020
How much power do politicians really have?
29 Jan 2020
My big question is that what will happen next after Brexit? Many people are from Europian countries so does that mean they will get sent back? Have you got anything to say about this? And please say if you have because many people in my class are really worried and don't know what to do.
Thank you.
Determined_orange
Please don't be worried about this. There's lots of advice on gov.uk and your teacher will be able to explain more to you.
29 Jan 2020
This is too inquisitive_editor,]
The reason why you and others can't vote is that us children really don't know much about the social world and how it is meant to work so maybe that is why the government decided that children shouldn't vote. Also, we might not make the correct decisions like grown-ups. But you can be correct in one way because children have opinions and they should let the world know why they thought!
31 Jan 2020
Should all types of people be allowed to vote? This is because there are bad people who are allowed.
01 Feb 2020
Hi Tom,
Just wondering if you think that any of us actually have a chance at being a prime minister if we want when we grow up
Thanks,
happy_fact
I think that's a good question for one of our experts - can you add it as a follow-up to an expert who has already been posted - they might be able to come back on and answer it!
02 Feb 2020
What would happen if there wasn't a speaker in parliament?
02 Feb 2020
My question is how do you handle all of the pressure from the press and media and if you cant how do you cope
03 Feb 2020
I would like to enquire about how you balance the stress, your role and family at the same time without ruining 1 or the other? Also isn't it unfair to give the role of parent or politician less acknowledgement than the other. Because if you focus on 1 role you cant balance the other so I would like to understand key points to balancing both.
05 Feb 2020
Should men and women in politics be replaced by children?
05 Feb 2020
Should members of Parliament be replaced by younger people
05 Feb 2020
Why don’t any of my posts about politics not get aproved
Hi stellar_acorn, we couldn’t approve your last post as it was only one line. We encourage posts that have a point of view backed up with reasons, and include a question as part of that. You’ll see some good examples in our Editors’ Picks!
But I’m not good at politics so I don’t know what to right about
06 Feb 2020
My question is : what did Donald trump actually do to make him go through the impeachment and go to court?
He was peer pressuring Ukraine to dig out dirty information about Donald Trump's political rival's son. Hunter Biden. He misused his power which resulted in him going on an impeachment trial. In the end, he did not go to jail and still carry's to fulfil his dream to make "America great again".
Thank you for that as I was I was confused but now I am not thank you
08 Feb 2020
My question for any upcoming experts is: If political are humans, and are sometimes not role models. Since we are all humans, couldn't we replace them with anyone else?
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