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 Diana joined Education Secretary Ed Balls to try out a new resource to give young people a virtual taste of what it is like to be an MP.
The pioneering online game 'MP for a Week' is designed as an educational resource for students and teachers, but it will be accessible to anyone who wants to get an idea about the various aspects of an MP’s working life.
The game, launched by the Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow, uses rarely seen footage of the House of Commons so that users get a real feel for what it is like to walk the corridors of power.
12 MPs from a variety of parties were also interviewed and feature in the game to provide advice to game players and help steer them through the various political dilemmas and choices they have to make in a typical Parliamentary week.
Players are taken through the daily life of a backbencher. They are scored according to the judgements they make and how that is likely to impact their party, reputation or constituency. The issues have been designed to be relevant to young people without being party political.
To play the game, go to www.parliament.uk/education/online-resources/games/mp-for-a-week.htm.
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19 January 2010: Try being an MP for a week
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