Swaminarayan School 6th Former gives a speech in the Common’s as part of YMP

Tuesday 14th November 2017 18:28 EST
 

On Friday, 10th November 2017, one of Swaminarayan School 6th Form student, Jai Patel, gave a speech in the Houses of Parliament Common’s Chamber in front of The Speaker and a full chamber with members of UK Youth Parliament. His speech reflected on equal rights for LBGTQ group.

Jai Patel joined The Swaminarayan School in Year 7 and has blossomed ever since. He achieved 11A* 3A at GCSE and is now a member of the Brent Youth Parliament.

Jai Patel is currently in the Upper 6 Form at The Swaminarayan School, studying English, History and Mathematics. He is also the Head Boy. He completed the Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award in 2016 and achieved 11A* 3 A grades at GCSE in 2016.

Jai is hoping to read PPE (Politics, Philosophy and Economics) at Oxford University.

Last summer he spent a few weeks in Madagascar volunteering in an ecological project and is a Member of the Brent Youth Parliament.

Jay described the experience of speaking in the House of Commons as “simply amazing, an honour he will remember for a long time.’

Jai’s speech can be watched on the link below between approximately 3.33-3.37pm. The Speaker of the House was so impressed with him that he offered his hand to Jai after the speech, commending him the “deep” impression it left on everyone in the chamber.

For more information please go to http://www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/c404bd10-a3cb-4ee0-85e2-2f2175a4128f or contact The Swaminarayan School Headteacher Nilesh Manani.


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