Doha College hosted Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, Speaker of the House of Commons, on campus.
Accompanied by The UK’s ambassador to Qatar, Neerav Patel, Sir Lindsay’s visit was aimed at strengthening the enduring ties between the nations. His presence provided a unique opportunity for the students to gain firsthand insight into the world of politics from a prominent figure in British governance, a statement said.
Sir Lindsay engaged with Year 12 and 13 pupils, along with similarly aged guests from Park House English Speaking School.
He spoke about his career in politics, highlighting key moments and challenges he has faced along the way. Pupils were then invited to pose their questions, leading to a discussion that covered a wide range of topics.
They included the importance of political engagement across generations, the impact of Covid-19 measures on parliamentary procedures, the role of hereditary peers in the modern political landscape, the complexities of Brexit for Parliament, and his experiences and responsibilities as Speaker of the House.
“Sir Lindsay more than matched the warm reception he received from our staff and students. His enthusiasm for the role and for inspiring our bright young minds to learn more about, or even enter, the world of politics was palpable. We were delighted to be brought to order by Sir Lindsay,” said principal David Tongue.
