--- title: "UK Parliament Week – Inspiring Visit from Jonathan Brash MP" url: "https://stteresashartlepool.bhcet.org.uk/news/2025-11-24-uk-parliament-week-inspiring-visit-from-jonathan-brash-mp" school: "St. Teresa’s Catholic Primary School" --- **Tel:** 01429 274936 **Email:** admin@stteresashartlepool.bhcet.org.uk # UK Parliament Week – Inspiring Visit from Jonathan Brash MP ![Image of UK Parliament Week – Inspiring Visit from Jonathan Brash MP](https://files.schudio.com/st-teresa-s-catholic-primary-school-hartlepool-2/images/news/IMG_0974.jpeg) 24 November 2025 At **St. Teresa’s Catholic Primary School**, we were proud to take part in **UK Parliament Week**, giving pupils the opportunity to learn about **democracy**, **decision-making**, and the role of government in shaping our communities. We were delighted to welcome **Jonathan Brash**, Labour MP for Hartlepool, who spoke to the whole school about what it means to be a **Member of Parliament**, how laws are made in **Westminster**, and the importance of representing local people. Our pupils shared thoughtful ideas for changes they would like to see in **Hartlepool**, focusing on **fairness**, **kindness**, and helping others. Mr Brash praised their compassion and strong sense of responsibility, highlighting how these values are essential for future leaders. Key Stage 2 pupils then enjoyed an engaging **Q&A session**, asking questions about **parliamentary debates**, **elections**, and what life in government looks like day to day. The discussion left pupils feeling **inspired**, **informed**, and excited about the future of **democracy and participation**. At St. Teresa’s, we believe in empowering children to understand their voice matters – and this event was a fantastic way to bring **British Values** to life. [ Community, Parents and Shared Learning – A Wonderful Parent Afternoon](https://stteresashartlepool.bhcet.org.uk/news/2025-11-12-community-parents-and-shared-learning-a-wonderful-parent-afternoon) [Learning Beyond the Classroom – Adventures at Derwent Hill & Preston Park ](https://stteresashartlepool.bhcet.org.uk/news/2025-11-26-learning-beyond-the-classroom-adventures-at-derwent-hill-preston-park) ![St. Teresa’s Catholic Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/st-teresa-s-catholic-primary-school-hartlepool-2/images/logo/Bishop_Hogarth_and_Hexham_Logo_new_(1).png) ### St. Teresa’s Catholic Primary School Callander Road Hartlepool TS25 3BG 01429 274936 - [Office 365](https://outlook.office.com/bhcet.org.uk) - [Liturgy](https://liturgy.bhcet.org.uk/) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/stteresashartlepool/#) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/stteresas_hartlepool/) ### Translation ### Office 365 [Sign in to Office 365](https://outlook.office.com/) © Copyright 2025–2026 St. Teresa’s Catholic Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://stteresashartlepool.bhcet.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)