In The Age Gap, this energetic 83-year-old peer involves sixth-formers in the world of Parliament. As he visits their school to talk to them before inviting them back to Parliament for a tour, he tries to persuade them to take an active part in politics.
Lord Weatherill tells them his own story about how he served in the Army in India for five years during the Second World War before embarking on an apprenticeship as a tailor. He also seeks to span the 60-year age gap and influence a younger generation of future voters.
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