Parliament's Secret Rules — And What Happens When You Break One
689K views · Jul 20, 2025 · Education
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@fat-drongo · 1 year ago
I've followed our politics all my life and this is probably one of the most genuine interviews with an MP on parliament I've ever seen. Well done for creating such a good atmosphere and finding the right man to interview. One of your best videos yet to be sure.
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@PaulBednall · 1 year ago
Adam is my MP, met him loads of times over the years before and since his election, he's very friendly and approachable.
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@johng5474 · 1 year ago
This is one of the best explainers about Parliament I've ever heard. Well done Evan it was worth it.
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@robertpreisser3547 · 1 year ago (edited)
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4CvKcatUHM&t=457">7:37</a> “A cordial debating atmosphere… in theory.” In theory indeed. The one time I was a spectator in Parliament, at the end of one really heated exchange, an elderly MP stood up, adjusted his tie, then said “I wish to say to the gentleman from xxxx, when you were circumcised, sir, they threw away the best part.” And then he sat back down. I could not believe what I had just heard!
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@adamthompson111 · 1 year ago
Thanks so much Evan, this was so much fun to do!
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@coffeeafters3x · 1 year ago
Dude, I forgot I was watching a YouTube video. This felt like I was watching a top-tier documentary on TV.
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@YMandarin · 1 year ago
damn the production quality is off the charts on this one, kinda feels like a TV short documentary. Props Evan!
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@componick6393 · 1 year ago
So great to see an MP with real life experience who is a proper scientist. Far far too many lawyers and careerists in the house at the moment.
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@darriendastar3941 · 1 year ago
This was really good. <br><br>I can see teachers using this video for the next decade as they try to explain to students various aspects of how Parliament works.<br><br>In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if various parliamentary PRs started reaching out to you to see if you'll cover how their section of the Commons or Lords work. It was simple, accessible and informative - and brilliantly edited.
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@BZ2YYZ · 1 year ago
Ha, this guy is my MP. He's been more engaged than any other I've known in my lifetime. Which is a nice change
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@Annie-ex3ge · 1 year ago
Wow. This should be on national television. You have gift for interviews! And your research as always been top notch!
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@charliebrown1184 · 1 year ago (edited)
Evan, at this point you are most definitely making a name for yourself as a documentary filmmaker on YouTube. The level of research and preparation that went into this video, as well as the beautiful filmography, actually blew me away. Not to mention, I'm learning something new in every single one of these videos. I had no idea that an MP could reserve a seat in parliament by attending prayers or that bowing was mandatory. A genuinely fascinating video, and an important one. We could all stand to better understand the systems of government, what they do and how they work.
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