Thanks to everyone who turned up to our open debate this Wednesday with Julian Brazier MP, Owen Lyne (UCU) and Usman Ali (NUS) on the topic of funding for higher education. We heard strong arguments from all three panellists, and the MP for Canterbury and Whitstable used the opportunity to announce that he is not in favour of a rise in tuition fees. A high turnout and questions from an engaged audience made for a successful evening, and we hope to run similar events in the near future.
Next week, we return to our standard format of debating in Keynes Lecture Theatre 5. This week’s motion is one that is given particular relevance by the upcoming vote on Proposition 19 in California: This House Would Legalise Drugs. This is a tricky one for the Proposition to get right, as an excellent definition is needed from the first half of the table. (For example, should the law allow for the limited sale of ‘soft drugs’, or should it let you pick up a line of cocaine from your local off-license?) If you’re interested in speaking drop us an email and we’ll reserve you a slot.
Also, be sure to buy your membership here, as we’ll be handing out our Beginner’s Guide to Debating to all members this week.
I hope that the start of the new academic year has treated you all well so far, and I hope to see you on Wednesday!
Finally, the long anticipated first debate of this academic year kicked off on Wednesday night, and it was fantastic to see so many first time speakers experiencing the excitement of a debate.