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Longer playtimes and more games are some of the topics on the political agenda at a local school. The Phoenix Infant and Nursery School launched its own parliament yesterday – in the hope of getting more youngsters involved in decision-making. The Gedling school has been teaching its pupils about democracy, and encouraged the kids to put themselves forward for an election, which took place in the autumn. Thirty children were elected for the positions, and the mini-politicians will...