Oxford Union Hilary Term 2024 by The Oxford Union

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HILARY TERM 202

HANNAH EDWARDS The President

Dear members, As the New Year begins, many of us set new resolutions with it. In between trying to choose my own resolutions (the usual gym goals and plans to read more), I started wondering what resolutions we might want to see in the Oxford Union. We have just celebrated our 200th anniversary and are now looking to the next 200 years. While many of our greatest traditions have stayed the same, such as our Thursday night debates, the context in which the Union functions is ever-changing. With the growth of social media, we are quicker than ever to judge the words of others. We are more afraid to speak up, for fear of saying the wrong thing, and the possibility that it might be immortalised online. I’m someone who believes in the inherent value of debating. It is powerful to be able to argue for a side that you yourself vehemently disagree with. It teaches you to consider arguments regardless of your own position and can leave you more openminded. On the other hand, some would say that debating is a boring waste of time – and what a great debate that is in itself! As members of the greatest debating society in the world, I think we should all resolve to take part in this legacy and be brave enough to participate in today’s important conversations. Maybe even resolve to argue for the other side and see if you change your mind! This term, we bring you plenty of topics to try your hand at. Looking domestically, we ask what Labour stands for and evaluate the UK’s immigration policy; in the global sphere, we question whether we

have confidence in the United Nations and if Ukraine should negotiate with Russia. I am also proud to be hosting the Union’s second ever all-women debate with a Valentine’s themed motion! As always, there are lots of serious subjects to consider this term. We will review government policy with Dominic Cummings and predict the next US election with Allan Lichtman. Our panels will discuss religion and dictators, and a head-to-head will ask us if we truly have free will. While the Union continues to be at the heart of these topical discussions, it has always been a resolution of mine to remember that the Union can be, simply, fun! I personally cannot wait to hear about Lil Pump’s latest music, Leah Williamson’s sporting triumphs, or see Stephen Tries roasting us all in the comedy debate. We have amazing socials to distract you from your books, with a Casino Royale Ball, Burns Night Ceilidh, and a brand-new President’s Drinks. So finally, may you all have a wonderful Hilary Term, and I hope that one of your New Year’s resolutions is to make the most of your Union membership! Yours, Hannah

Hannah Edwards Lincoln College president@oxford-union.org

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FINLEY ARMSTRONG

Librarian

Treasurer

Hilary Term is always special at the Union: freshers get the chance to join committee for the first time and their excitement about inviting their heroes has been a refreshing reminder of why I joined this time last year. I see the Union not only as a stage for free speech but also a mirror that reflects the big issues of our day. My role as Librarian is primarily to deliver our individual speakers lineup, and I hope that in this term’s programme you will hear and participate in discussions that reflect the momentous events in the world around us. You will see speakers addressing issues ranging from the looming general elections in the UK and US, to the crisis in the Middle East, and the power of the judiciary. If politics is not your cup of tea, however, fear not; we will be hosting icons from football, F1, business, and fashion. Rest assured that this term card offers something for every taste. The members are the reason the conversations here are so special. Many of you will know more about our guest speakers than we ever will, which is why I am bringing back the chance to pre-submit questions. For that, and any other inquiries about speaker events or our beautiful library, please drop me a line at librarian@ oxford-union.org. Best, Ebrahim Osman Mowafy St Edmund Hall librarian@oxford-union.org

As we begin Hilary Term 2024, it is truly my honour to serve as your Treasurer this term. I am a third year Theology student from the Shetland Islands, and the first officer in 37 years from Regent’s Park College. Whilst it may be a new year, we hope to continue to uphold the Union’s core value of freedom of speech as we mark the end of our 200th anniversary. There are some fantastic motions being discussed this term with an exciting range of guest speakers, and I hope to see you all on Thursday nights enjoying the debates. For those interested in the finances of the Union, the Finance Committee is held every Monday of term time, 15:00 in the Goodman Library. I warmly encourage anyone who’s interested to attend or apply to become a member of the committee. I look forward to seeing you all throughout the term, and I wish everyone a very happy new year and term ahead. It has been a great privilege to be part of the Union committee for this long, and I promise to serve to the best of my abilities as your Treasurer. Yours sincerely, Finley Armstrong Regent’s Park College treasurer@oxford-union.org

CHRIS COLLINS

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Secretary It is with overflowing and effervescent pleasure that I warmly welcome you to the first term after the Oxford Union’s Bicentenary year.

WELCOME

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HISTORY OF DEBATING

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DEBATES

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TREASURER’S TREATS

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

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SPECIAL EVENTS

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SPEAKERS

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SOCIALS

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Bon voyage,

MEMBERS’ INFO

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Chris Collins Corpus Christi College secretary@oxford-union.org

COMMITTEE

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PRESIDENT’S THANKS

This is – alas! – my ninth term involved in the Union, and it’s the one that I’m most excited about. We have a truly titillating programme of debates, panels, and individual speakers. However, the Union isn’t just a place for lively conversation, free speech, and world-class competitive debating. It should also be a fun and friendly social space at the heart of Oxford life. On Friday of 4th Week, we will hold the greatest Ball in the whole happy history of balls. From Lunar New Year to Holi, Valentine’s Day to Burns Night, this term’s socials really do have something for everyone – undergrads and postgrads alike. The Union is also home to a renowned cultural institution. I’m not talking about our beautiful and fabulously well-equipped library, but something far more important: the Members’ Bar. One of the cheapest and, yet, most fashionable bars in Oxford, it is the perfect venue for a refreshing pint, a delicious cocktail, or a hearty cup of tea. I can’t wait to see you there.

THE HISTORY OF DEBATING In 1823, a group of students met in secret to discuss topics prohibited by the University of Oxford. Over 200 years, this blossomed into the Oxford Union we see today—the world’s most famous student society and, in the words of Harold Macmillan (Librarian, Michaelmas 1914), “the last bastion of free speech”. The Oxford Union is at heart a student debating society, and throughout our history, we have been committed to the axiom that debate is crucial to the pursuit of truth and free discussion; the central principle upon which the Oxford Union was founded. In the first term after our bicentenary, at the start of what will hopefully be another prosperous 200 years, we look back on our history and the debates which have defined us as a society. Perhaps our most famous debate was held in 1933: “THW Under no circumstances fight for its King and country.” The motion passed, and was later referred to as “the Oxford pledge”. The national media seized upon the results, with reports from The Times, The Daily Telegraph, Daily Mail and Daily Express. 275 white feathers, one for each Aye vote, were delivered to the

Union and, at the following debate, some twenty members seized the offending minutes and burnt them. Winston Churchill described the outcome of the debate as “that abject, squalid, shameless avowal” whilst his son sought to strike it from the Union’s records. However, his motion suffered a resounding defeat - the right to free speech had won the day. Another debate of national significance came in 1964, with the visit of Malcolm X. The motion was “This House Believes Extremism in Defence of Liberty is no Vice; Moderation in the Pursuit of Justice is no Virtue”; Malcolm X delivered an impassioned speech with his famous utterance: “We are not human beings unless we band together and do whatever, however, whenever is necessary to see that our lives and property are protected”. These are just two examples of the many notable debates we have held so far. As we enter the next 200 years, looking to the future is just as important as reflecting on the past. The Oxford Union has new and ever-present challenges to face, as we endeavour to ensure we remain a beacon of discussion for centuries to come.

THE HISTORY OF DEBATING

DEBATING TODAY Not only do we continue our tradition of debating with our Thursday night debates, but the Oxford Union also enjoys a thriving competitive debating scene. We run three squads a week and every year we host one of the world’s largest University debating competitions, as well as a schools competition. For more information about competitive debating, please go to page 70.

WORLD DEBATING CHAMPIONS On the 4th of January, Oxford became the World Champion of Debating, as Aniket Chakravorty and Mark Rothery won the 2024 World Universities Debating Championships. This follows a hugely successful run of competitions for the Oxford Union, who saw more finalists at

this summer’s European Championships than any other institution (or country!). After 11 rounds of debating, on motions ranging from education to feminism to the Japanese military, Mark and Aniket made it to the final, beating Stanford, Sydney and Belgrade. They said “without the support of the Oxford Union we would never have been able to do this. The Union provided us with the training, resources, and most importantly community needed in order to succeed.” The Union is incredibly proud of this achievement, and of all our debating accomplishments. We encourage every member to try their hand at debating and become part of the great debates of the next 200 years.

We strongly encourage you to take part in our debates, every week there is a prize for the best floor speech. During the Main Debate, you are able to raise Points of Information (POIs) to any speaker by raising your hand and calling ‘On a Point of Information’. The speaker can accept or reject your POI. Before the final speaker on each side, there is a section for two-minute Floor Speeches from any member, on both sides of the debate. At the end of the debate, we invite you to vote on the motion by walking through either the ‘Ayes’ or ‘Noes’ door. Before each debate, we host a weekly dinner with our speakers. Any member has the opportunity to ballot for this dinner, using the form released each week via email and our Facebook page.

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The Oxford Union was established 200 years ago to protect and uphold the continued exchange of ideas and the principles of free speech. In that timeless tradition, debates remain our flagship event, usually taking place on a Thursday night. Our debates give you the chance to hear and to challenge prominent figures on some of the most important questions of our time.

19.45 20.30 EMERGENCY DEBATES Featuring only student speakers chosen from the audience. Motions are set weekly at Consultative Committee so attend at 1:15pm on a Monday to suggest a motion yourself! With high profile speakers from around the world, our Main Debates address pressing questions on a variety of topics.

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Debates

WEEK 1

THURSDAY 18TH JANUARY

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PROPOSITION Harjap Bhangal British-Punjabi solicitor, specialising in Immigration and Nationality Law.

Speaker TBC

THIS HOUSE BELIEVES THE UK IS FAILING IMMIGRANTS Immigration has become one of the UK’s most contentious political issues; in the wake of the Rwanda policy and the Windrush scandal, many are criticising the UK for how it treats immigrants. However, for decades the UK has attempted to provide job opportunities and support to those arriving on UK shores, leaving it with a proud history of multiculturalism. This debate asks whether the UK is failing immigrants, or doing the best it can?

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OPPOSITION Richard Tice Businessman and right-wing politician who has been leader of Reform UK since March 2021.

Speaker TBC

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PROPOSITION Oxford The Oxford Union Society was founded in 1823 by a group of students who were increasingly concerned about the restrictive approach the University had towards free speech. In its 200-year history, the Society has championed the right to freedom of expression and hosted robust debates on a wide range of topics, from wars and national emergencies to contemporary issues affecting the daily lives of students. Previous speakers include former US Presidents Nixon, Carter, Clinton and Reagan, and former officers of the Society include Prime Ministers Gladstone, Macmillan, and Benazir Bhutto.

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OPPOSITION Cambridge The Cambridge Union Society was founded in 1815 and boasts to be the oldest continuously running debating society in the world. It has a long history of hosting prominent figures from all areas of public life,including the Dalai Lama and Prime Ministers Churchill, Thatcher, and Major. The society is the largest in Cambridge, with over 70,000 members from across the world.

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THURSDAY 1ST FEBRUARY

8.30PM

PROPOSITION Craig Mokhiber Former UN human rights official and specialist in International Human Rights Law. He resigned from the UN over the Israel-Palestine crisis.

Sir Geoffrey Nice KC British judge and barrister, currently chair of the China and Uyghur Tribunals.

THIS HOUSE HAS NO CONFIDENCE IN THE UNITED NATIONS The second Secretary General said the UN “was created not to lead mankind to heaven but to save humanity from hell”. Whilst the UN’s humanitarian missions have saved millions of lives, many have questioned if we should trust the institution, as resolutions are ignored and the Security Council fails to reach unanimous decisions. In a century dominated by competition between superpowers, will the UN be able to fulfil its mission?

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OPPOSITION Angela Kane Former UN High Representative for Disarmament Affairs and UN Under-Secretary-General for Management.

The Lord Hannay of Chiswick GCMG British diplomat, previously holding positions at the Foreign Office and the United Nations.

James Kariuki UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN; notable for leading UK government work in Washington DC.

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THURSDAY 8TH FEBRUARY

8.30PM

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PROPOSITION Robert Griffiths Welsh Communist activist and General Secretary of the Communist Party of Britain.

Speaker TBC

THIS HOUSE DOES NOT KNOW WHAT LABOUR STANDS FOR With a general election looming, the Labour Party appears to be on the rise. The Tories have presided over thirteen years of chaos and the British people are calling for change. However, in the opposition, shifting party leadership and changing political landscapes have led to a lack of clarity on what Labour stands for today. Is Labour still the party for the many, not the few, or simply ‘Blue Labour’?

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PROPOSITION Lottie Moss English fashion model and half-sister of Kate Moss, also seen on Celebs Go Dating.

Chidera Eggerue AKA The Slumflower British-Nigerian writer and fashion blogger; author of the best-selling book ‘What a Time to be Alone’.

THIS HOUSE BELIEVES WOMEN HAVE TO SACRIFICE TOO MUCH FOR LOVE When it comes to love, gender roles seem to result in an unequal distribution of sacrifices. Women are seen to give up autonomy, careers and goals for the sake of love. However, perhaps this narrative oversimplifies the dynamics of modern relationships, which challenge tradition and foster more equitable partnerships. Perhaps love is not sacrifice at all, but a choice, and the reward may be far greater than the cost. We ask: for women, is love really worth it?

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OPPOSITION Mahnaz Malik British-Pakistani barrister and author, specializing in international disputes involving investors and states.

Dana Denis-Smith CEO of Obelisk Support, reshaping law’s gender dynamics. Award-winning advocate, speaker, and champion for women’s roles in legal culture and the profession.

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THURSDAY 22ND FEBRUARY

8.30PM

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Speaker TBC

THIS HOUSE BELIEVES UKRAINE SHOULD NEGOTIATE WITH RUSSIA TO END THE WAR NOW It has been two years since the Ukraine war began, and yet no end appears to be in sight. Ukrainian civilians have suffered immense hardship, and Russia’s economy has been devastated by Western sanctions. As frontlines grind to a standstill and casualties rise, it appears increasingly likely that a peaceful resolution will not be achieved militarily. Is negotiation now the only viable option available to Ukraine, or must the day be won on the battlefield?

OPPOSITION The Lord Houghton of Richmond GCB Former Chief of the Defence Staff of the British Armed Forces and Senior British Military Representative of the Multi National Force during the Iraq War.

Speaker TBC

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THURSDAY 29TH FEBRUARY

8.30PM

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PROPOSITION Camilla Tominey British journalist and broadcaster; reporting on politics and the royal family for The Daily Telegraph.

Speaker TBC

THIS HOUSE BELIEVES WE HAVE A RIGHT TO JUDGE THE PRIVATE LIVES OF PUBLIC FIGURES

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In the age of 24-hour news, the private lives of public figures have become the subject of investigation and scrutiny by news outlets and the public, from their foreign holidays to their affairs and intimate relationships. In this debate we ask if someone’s elevated status gives us a right to judge people we do not know, or whether everyone deserves privacy – regardless of what they may do with it?

OPPOSITION The Lord Faulks KC British barrister and current Chairman of the Independent Press Standards Organisation.

Molly Marsh Former Love Island Contestant from Season 10.

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THIS HOUSE WOULD TRY EVERYTHING ONCE PRESIDENT’S COMEDY DEBATE Join us in 8th Week for the President’s comedy debate! We ask whether this House would try everything once, whether it be a super hot chilli pepper, a threesome, or even going to Cambridge...

Josh Pieters South African YouTuber known for his innovative videos and prank videos with Archie Manners.

Archie Manners British comedian, magician, and television host, known for his prank videos with Josh Pieters.

Stephen Tries British YouTuber and comedian known for his short sketches and stand-up routines.

Floor Prizes Week 1

1 night stay at The Randolph, with dinner for 2 at The Alice

Week 2

VIP Table at Atik

1 Oxford Union Ball ticket

Week 3

Week 4

THE PERCH

Three-course dinner for 2 at The Perch

Week 5

£100 gift voucher for Gee’s Restaurant

Week 6

Two-course dinner for 2 at The White Rabbit

Week 7

£100 gift voucher for Quod Restaurant £100 gift voucher for The Parsonage

Week 8

Free private hire of The Mad Hatter karaoke room for up to 16 guests

AFTER HOURS You must show your Union membership card to use these offers

TREASURER’S TREATS 10% 15%

Off on the best available room rates at The Randolph (code: UNION24)

20%

Love Coffee | Gusto - on food only and weekdays only The Alice by The Randolph - food only Brasserie Blanc - only eligible on weekdays Off The Mad Hatter cocktail masterclasses Tuesday-Friday

25%

Banana Tree - on A la Carte menu only

30%

Bella Italia - Main meals only

Duke of Cambridge - Happy Hour All Day Every Day

PLUS Cote Brasserie - Complementary Kir Royale when dining, Sunday to Friday HOUSE BAR

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HOW TO GET

INVOLVED

Debates and Events The Oxford Union is committed to being a safe and welcoming space, where our members have the opportunity to engage with and challenge speakers. At our Thursday Night debates, members can make speeches at the ‘Emergency Debate’ held before the main motion. Topics for these are chosen each week in Consultative Committee. Members also have the opportunity to be chosen by the President to make floor speeches during the main debate, and this term several paper speeches will be reserved for those who give excellent floor speeches. Moreover, at each of our individual speaker and panel events, there is a section open to the audience in which any member can ask a question to our guests. We encourage all members to take advantage of these unique opportunities and be part of shaping the conversation! Run for Election Elections for Officer and Committee positions are held each term on Friday of 7th Week. The Society is dedicated to ensuring these elections are as open and accessible as possible, so keep an eye on our social media pages for help sessions run by our Returning Officer and their team! If you have any questions about running for election, please email ro@oxford-union.org for more information. Appointed Committee Helping to invite speakers and arrange debates over the vacation, as well as making sure events run smoothly during term; appointed committee is crucial to the operations of the Union. Roles

include Press, Sponsorship, and Equalities officers, and are a fantastic way for members to gain experience and organise the events they wish to see! Applications for Trinity term’s Senior Appointed officials will open in 3rd Week, whilst applications for Junior Appointed positions will open in 5th Week. These will be advertised on the Oxford Union’s social media pages, website, and mailing list. Applications involve a written form followed by an interview. These will be held on a rolling basis. Please email president-elect@oxford-union. org for more information or if you have any questions. Join a Committee The Oxford Union has a broad range of committees, designed to ensure good governance of the society and that our members’ suggestions are considered. This is why all committee meetings are open to members to attend and observe! The Committees section of the termcard contains more information and if you are interested in becoming a member of any of these, please email the relevant committee chair to find out more. President’s Open Hours and Officer Surgeries The President, Hannah Edwards, will be hosting weekly open hours on Fridays from 1pm-3pm, where members can come and ask any questions they may have. There will also be officer surgeries for the Librarian, Treasurer and Secretary, held at 2-3pm on Fridays. Open hours will be held in the Television Room.

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SPECIAL EVENT MODERN DICTATORS THE NEW PLAYBOOK There was reason for optimism at the dawn of the century, when the world’s democracies exceeded dictatorships for the first time ever. However, by 2019 the number of dictatorships had crept back. Whilst dictatorships come in many forms, they all have a similar playbook: stigmatising minority groups, using group-think, and creating surveillance states. We discuss: what is a dictatorship? What is it like to live inside one? How can we challenge dictators?

Con Coughlin

Speaker

Oxford alumnus and journalist Con Coughlin is the defence editor of the Daily Telegraph. He has written several critically acclaimed books on the Middle East.

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SPECIAL EVENT THIS HOUSE BELIEVES IN FREE WILL The question of free will has troubled philosophers, theologians and scientists since the early days of time. We intrinsically feel free, and society judges us to be so and thus holds us accountable, and yet psychology and sociology suggest many of our decisions are predetermined and a response to our conditioning. Is a solution to this problem possible, and is being free really preferable?

Simon Blackburn English Philosopher

Alfred Mele Professor

English academic and philosopher, known for his work on metaethics and the philosophy of language. He was a fellow of Pembroke College and Professor of UNC Chapel Hill for 21+ years. He has appeared on BBC’s The Moral Maze and Closer to Truth.

Alfred Mele, the Werkmeister Professor at Florida State University, explores free will with 13+ books and 250+ articles. A University of Michigan doctoral alumnus, his journey spans Aristotle’s practical reason to contemporary philosophy, dissecting mind, action, and self-deception.

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SPECIAL EVENT SHOULD RELIGION HAVE A PLACE IN POLITICS?

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Whilst the United Kingdom has become an increasingly secularised country, we still have an official state religion. Archbishops and some bishops sit in the House of Lords, and the Monarch is the Supreme Governor of the Church of England. Is this right? Is the place of religion within the UK parliamentary system purely a symbolic one, or does it have deeper roots than meets the eye? Should the UK move away from religion within our political system?

Very Rev. Andrew Tremlett

The Rt. Hon. The Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle

Nick Fletcher MP

Dean of St. Paul’s Cathedral

Former Leader of the Green Party

Conservative MP for Don Valley

The Very Rev. Andrew A former leader of the Green Tremlett is the current Dean of Party of England and Wales, St Paul’s Cathedral in London, Baroness Bennett has sat and former Dean of Durham. in the House of Lords since He founded the Westminster 2019. Her 2015 Green Party Abbey Institute, which aims manifesto advocated for to revitalise spiritual values in reform of the House of Lords, public life. and a written constitution.

Nick Fletcher has been the Member of Parliament for Don Valley since 2019, and is the first Conservative to hold the seat. He is an openly practicing Christian, and described his election win as a miracle performed by God.

SPEAKERS Each term we aim to host a diverse range of unique and influential speakers across a variety of fields. At each of these events, you have the opportunity not just to hear from, but to ask your own questions to our speakers. You also have the opportunity to pre-submit questions anonymously, via forms circulated on our weekly mailing list and on our Facebook page. We hope you take this opportunity to use your voice to shape the conversation. Our committee will be working hard throughout term to add new speakers to this lineup. You can find the latest

updates on our Facebook page, website, or mailing list (which you can join by emailing enquiries@oxford-union.org). You can also find links to the weekly ballot to join meet and greets with the speakers there. Please note that one of the challenges in hosting high calibre speakers is that their schedules can change at short notice. In the rare situation in which this occurs, we will do everything we can to rearrange the event for a different date, and to do our best to ensure members are given adequate notice of changes or cancellations.

SAM ALLARDYCE English Football Manager Sam Allardyce is an English football manager and former professional player. He has managed Newcastle United, West Ham United, the England national team, and most recently Leeds United. His managerial style integrates sports science through computerised performance analysis, and his preparation is often cited as his biggest strength, leading to better organisation and defensive stability.

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NICK JENKINS English Businessman

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17TH JAN 20:00

Nick Jenkins is one of Britain’s most famous businessmen, best known for founding Moonpig.com and being a Dragon on BBC’s Dragon’s Den. Jenkins began his career as a commodity trader for Glencore in Moscow, and subsequently launched Moonpig.com, selling the company in 2011 for an estimated £120 million. Jenkins is also a prominent start-up investor, and served on the Impact Ventures UK investment committee, which invests in social enterprises aiming to solve UK social issues.

PROFESSOR ILAN PAPPÉ

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Israeli Historian

WEEK 1

19TH JAN 17:00

Ilan Pappé is an Israeli historian and political scientist. He is a professor at the University of Exeter, and the director of the University’s European Centre for Palestine Studies. He has authored more than 15 books, notably including “The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine” (2006) and “The Idea of Israel” (2014). Pappé supports the one-state solution. This event will include a despatch box Q+A.

American Rapper Lil Pump is an American rapper who rose to prominence as part of the SoundCloud rap scene in the mid 2010s. His 2017 single Gucci Gang peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100. He later saw continued success with his singles I Love It, Butterfly Doors, Be Like Me, and the Deadpool 2 soundtrack Welcome to the Party. He has been nominated for a Billboard Music award and two MTV Video Music awards, and has collaborated with artists including Lil Wayne, Kanye West and Offset.

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DOMINIC CUMMINGS Former Chief Adviser to the Prime Minister Dominic Cummings is a British political strategist who served as Chief Adviser to Boris Johnson from July 2019 until his resignation in November 2020. From 2007 to 2014, he was a special adviser to Michael Gove, and from 2015 to 2016, he was director of Vote Leave, an organisation in support of Brexit. Cummings has also been an outspoken critic of the government response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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CLIVE TYLDESLEY English Broadcaster The death of discourse - and how we can save it

WEEK 4

5TH FEB 20:00

Internationally renowned commentator Clive Tyldesley has been involved in broadcasting and the media for over four decades. From FA Cup Finals to World Cups, his work has brought him around the world. Clive will talk about the growing trend of discourse and debate being stifled, and how he wants to challenge younger generations to save it.

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JONNY WILKINSON CBE English Former Rugby Union Player Jonny Wilkinson CBE is an English former rugby union player. He played for Newcastle Falcons and Toulon and represented England and the British & Irish Lions. Widely acknowledged to be one of the best rugby union players in history, he scored the winning drop goal in the 2003 Rugby World Cup Final. In total, he won 91 caps for England. He was inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame in 2016, two years after retiring.

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MOLLY BLOOM American Entrepreneur and Author Molly Bloom is an American entrepreneur, speaker, and author. She is the author of “Molly’s Game,” which details her role in the $100 million money laundering and illegal sports gambling operation that was investigated and shut down in 2013. The subsequent eponymous movie directed by Aaron Sorkin received critical acclaim and won multiple awards. Bloom also trained to become an Olympic skier, but was injured while qualifying.

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English Journalist Eliot Higgins is a British journalist who founded Bellingcat, which innovatively uses social media and open-source intelligence to investigate major events. Higgins has been pivotal in uncovering information about warfare and human rights abuses, notably in the Syrian civil war, the RussiaUkraine war, the Salisbury poisonings and the downing of Malaysia’s Flight 17. He has redefined investigative journalism, making significant contributions to the international understanding of complex geopolitical events.

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Damon Hill OBE has had one of the most distinguished careers in motorsports. Hill won the 1996 F1 World Drivers’ Championship, becoming the first son of an F1 world champion to also win the title. Hill was Michael Schumacher’s main competitor for several seasons and won half of the races that took place in the 1996 season. Hill was the last British world champion until Lewis Hamilton. Hill has continued his passion through a broadcasting career for Sky Sports F1.

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Lord Neuberger, Baron Neuberger of Abbotsbury is an English judge who served as President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom from 2012 to 2017. He now serves as a Non-Permanent Judge of the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal and the Chair of the High-Level Panel of Legal Experts on Media Freedom. He was elected an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society in 2017.

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Dame Melinda Simmons is a British diplomat who served as the Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Ukraine from 2019 to 2023. Prior to this role, Simmons held roles at the Department for International Development from 1998 onwards, and was head of DfID’s Southern Africa office in Pretoria between 2005-2008. She was also the National Security Secretariat Director of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office from 2017 to 2018.

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Allan Lichtman is an American historian who has correctly predicted every U.S. presidential election since 1984 (with the exception of 2000). He is known for creating the Keys to the White House model with Soviet seismologist Vladimir Keilis-Borok in 1981, which he uses to make his predictions. He published The Case for Impeachment in 2017, and has taught at American University in Washington, D.C. since 1973.

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THE RT. HON. SIR LINDSAY HOYLE MP Sir Lindsay Hoyle is a British politician who has been the Speaker of the House of Commons since 2019. He also served as the Labour MP for Chorley from 1997 to 2019, and was the Chairman of Ways and Means and Deputy Speaker to John Bercow from 2010 to 2019, before being elected as Speaker. Sir Hoyle was unanimously re-elected for his second term shortly after the 2019 general election.

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ROBERT PESTON & KISHAN KORIA Co-Authors and Journalists Bust? Saving the economy, democracy and our sanity In their new book, Robert Peston and Kishan Koria explain how the country is politically, socially and economically almost bust. They pose the question of what we must do to improve the state of the UK. Robert Peston is ITV’s political editor, presenter of the politics show Peston on Sunday and founder of the education charity, Speakers for Schools. Kishan Koria is the Editor of Peston on ITV where he also edits the channel’s election debates.

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TIM CAMPBELL MBE English Businessman Tim Campbell MBE is a British businessman and the winner of the first series of BBC’s The Apprentice. After being hired by Lord Sugar, he became Project Director of Amstrad’s new Health & Beauty division. Campbell cofounded Bright Ideas Trust, which helps young people to start businesses. The charity was awarded $1 million, one of the largest single donations to a UK charity. Campbell is an Ambassador for Social Enterprise UK, which aims to apply business solutions to social issues.

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GABBIE HANNA American Singer-Songwriter Gabbie Hanna is an American internet personality, singersongwriter and writer. She first rose to prominence on Vine and YouTube, and released her debut single Out Loud in 2017. Since then she has continued to make music and has also published two New York Times Best Selling poetry books, Adultolescence (2017) and Dandelion (2020).

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ALEX O’CONNOR AKA REX ORANGE COUNTY Singer-Songwriter Alexander O’Connor, known by his stage name Rex Orange County, is an English singer songwriter who has to date released four studio albums, with the most recent Who Cares?, topping the UK albums chart. After rising to fame with features on Tyler, the Creator’s album Flower Boy in 2017, his unique music style has seen him garner worldwide acclaim for his own solo projects, including a live album produced at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

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ED BLUM Legal Strategist Ed Blum is an American legal strategist best known for his activism work against affirmative action policies based on race and ethnicity. He founded the Policy for Fair Representation in 2005, which focuses on voting, education, and employment, amongst other areas. During his career, Blum has been heavily involved in multiple cases at the US Supreme Court, most notably legal challenges to raceconscious admissions at universities, including Harvard, and hiring practices based on diversity at workplaces.

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LEAH WILLIAMSON Leah Williamson is captain of the England women’s national team and also plays for Super League club Arsenal. Williamson plays both central defence and midfield, and captained England to their first UEFA European Championship victory in 2022. With Arsenal she has won the league, as well as winning both the FA cup and the League cup twice. Williamson also uses her platform to advocate for social issues such as LGBTQIA+ rights and girls football.

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PUB QUIZ Flex your knowledge and bring your friends to win some fantastic prizes!

Weeks 3 and 6 Mondays at 8pm Member’s Bar

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COMPETITIVE DEBATING

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COMMITTEES 72

THE LIBRARY 73

THE MEMBERS’ BAR

ACCESSIBILITY 75

RECIPROCAL MEMBERSHIP

GUEST POLICY MEMBERS ARE ALLOWED TO BRING UP TO THREE GUESTS TO AN EVENT, PROVIDED: 1. THE GUEST IS NOT THEMSELVES ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP 2. THE GUEST PAYS A £12.50 ENTRY FEE 3. ALL MEMBERS WHO WISH TO ATTEND HAVE ALREADY TAKEN THEIR SEATS EVENTS MAY BE MADE MEMBERS ONLY WHEN THERE IS A SECURITY RISK OR EXTREMELY HIGH DEMAND.

COMPETITIVE DEBATING Debating at the Union is not reserved for Thursday nights. The Union’s competitive debating squad is one of the largest and most successful in the world, and right now we are the world champions! We do not just practise debating at Oxford, we also fully fund teams of both novices and experienced debaters to attend competitions internationally and nationally. Recently these have included free trips to Vietnam, Bulgaria, Croatia and more. We host the Oxford IV, one of the largest debating competitions in Europe, the Oxford Women’s and Gender Minorities’ Open, and also organise the world’s largest schools’ debating competition, all of which attract competitors from around the globe. People with any level of experience are encouraged to get involved in debating. For novices, we have Beginners’ workshops on Monday nights in the Morris Room. These workshops are coached by some of Oxford’s best debaters. They begin with short presentations to target specific debating skills, then move onto practice debates where everyone will get to have a go. Beginners’ is a friendly and fun environment - if you have not debated before this is the perfect place to start! For those with more experience, Intermediate and Advanced

squads run on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at the Union, where our coaches provide a one-on-one development programme. There are also unique opportunities for debating which arise throughout the year, such as being able to deliver floor speeches in the chamber, join mentorship schemes, and do outreach work such as teaching debating to schoolchildren. If you have any questions or want to sign up for squads, please contact the Chair of Debate Selection Committee, David Logan, at cdsc@oxford-union.org. To sign up for the mailing list with weekly updates, which includes information on tournaments, training and more, send a blank email to debate-announcesubscribe@ maillist.com. You may also want to like the Oxford Debating Facebook Page and join the Oxford Debaters’ Facebook Group, or follow our Instagram @oxforddebating.

COMMITTEES The affairs of the Society are managed by a number of committees, each of which meet in person throughout the term. These committees work for you, the members, so please do not hesitate to email the respective chairs for information on how to attend these meetings.

STANDING COMMITTEE Mondays at 4pm

ACCESS COMMITTEE Wednesdays at 2pm

Chair - Hannah Edwards The President president@oxford-union.org

Chair - Vansh Sharma Senior Access Officer access.chair@oxford-union.org

The Society’s governing body. Standing committee makes the Union’s most important decisions and recommends rules changes to the House.

Responsible for promoting the inclusion of under-represented groups by planning events and suggesting changes.

FINANCE COMMITTEE Mondays at 3pm

LIBRARY COMMITTEE Mondays at 2.15pm

Scrutinises the Union’s finances and reports its findings to Standing Committee.

Responsible for the management of the Society’s library: purchasing and withdrawing books, as well as making recommendations for the running of the library.

Chair - Finley Armstrong, Treasurer treasurer@oxford-union.org

Chair - Ebrahim Osman Mowafy Librarian librarian@oxford-union.org

CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE DEBATE SELECTION Mondays at 1.15pm COMMITTEE Chair - Sarp Ozdemir Mondays at 12pm CCC ccc@oxford-union.org

Consultative Committee is comprised of all Union members. It gives you the opportunity to stay up-to-date on the running of the Union’s events and is where Emergency Debate motions are decided.

Chair - David Logan CDSC cdsc@oxford-union.org

The committee in charge of competitive debating: competitions, trials, squads, and more.

WINE AND SPIRITS COMMITTEE Thursdays at 5pm

Chair - Chris Collins Secretary secretary@oxford-union.org Discusses the Union’s bar offerings, from happy hours to vodka sours!

THE LIBRARY The Old Library was the original debating chamber of the Union. Stocked with over 60,000 books, the Union’s library facilities are extensive, spacious and beautiful. It even has a freestanding fireplace, one of three in the whole of the United Kingdom! On its walls are some of the world’s most famous Pre-Raphaelite murals depicting scenes from Arthurian legend, painted by artists of the calibre of Dante Gabriel Rosetti and William Morris. The adjoining Poetry Room is a hidden gem - a perfect space for silent, independent study.

Termtime opening hours Mon-Fri 09:30-19:00 Sat 11:00-17:00

The Goodman Library and Gladstone Room are also spaces available for use from any member during our open hours and provide a secluded study space in a historic atmosphere. Please email library@oxford-union.org with any questions.

MEMBERS’ BAR Few, if any, places in Oxford combine the comfort and affordability of our Members’ Bar. Perfect for a quiet coffee, a light lunch, or a pint with some friends, it is a place where members and their guests can enjoy high quality food and drink at student prices, with a 25% members-only discount. The Bar is decorated with memorabilia from past guests and it is often frequented by our speakers before or after a talk. Following each main debate after everyone has left the Chamber, the President will read out the result of the vote in the Bar. Our House Manager would be happy to hear from members with questions and suggestions. Please contact: bar@oxford-union.org Alternatively, contact the Secretary about attending Wine and Spirits Committee.

OPENING HOURS Monday to Wednesday 11:00 - 23:00

Thursday, Friday, Saturday 11:00 - Midnight Our Bar Lunch is served: Monday to Saturday 12.00 - 14.00

MEMBERS DISCOUNT AT ALL TIMES

ACCESSIBILITY The Oxford Union is dedicated to ensuring that it is as accessible as possible for all of our members. If you ever have any questions regarding the accessibility of an event or the Union more generally, please reach out to our Senior Access Officer, Vansh Sharma, at access. chair@oxford-union.org. You can also raise thoughts and suggestions at Access Committee. Accessibility Pass Policy and Event Access Any member who has accessibility requirements is entitled to request reasonable adjustments. Our Accessibility Pass Policy is available on the Rules and Policies section of our website with a PDF version available on request. We have an access bench at all our events for any members with accessibility requirements.

For any specific accessibility queries regarding an event, please contact the House Manager at: bar@oxford-union.org and the CCC, Sarp Ozdemir, at ccc@oxford-union.org. We can ensure that there is space for a wheelchair or provisions made for a guide dog, or make any other reasonable adjustments necessary to enable members to make the most of their membership. There is a hearing aid loop in the chamber and, should you wish to use it, switch your hearing aid to ‘T.’

RECIPROCAL MEMBERSHIP THE NATIONAL LIBERAL CLUB, LONDON THE LANSDOWNE CLUB, LONDON THE CLIFTON CLUB, BRISTOL THE HOVE CLUB, HOVE THE CARDIFF & COUNTY CLUB, CARDIFF THE ST JAMES’S CLUB, MANCHESTER THE KONINKLIJKE INDUSTRIEELE GROOTE CLUB, AMSTERDAM THE CLUB INTERNATIONAL LEIPZIG, LEIPZIG THE UNION INTERNATIONAL CLUB, FRANKFURT THE CIRCOLO BONONIA, BOLOGNA THE CIRCULO DEL LICEO, BARCELONA THE CIRCULO ECUESTRE, BARCELONA THE GRÉMIO LITERÁRIO, LISBON THE UNIVERSITY CLUB OF WASHINGTON D.C., WASHINGTON D.C. THE NAVAL CLUB, VALPARAISO In addition to these reciprocal clubs, we have also partnered with The Anglo-German Club and The Übersee-Club in Hamburg which you may visit subject to a previous request to their respective General Offices. To enhance your visit to these Clubs further, several of our Reciprocal Clubs also offer accommodation or discounted rates for local hotels to reciprocal Members, so do have a look at their websites to find out more. Please write to the General Office at enquiries@oxfordunion.org to obtain a letter of introduction prior to your visit stating the approximate dates of your stay.

COMMITTEE HILARY ‘24 OFFICERS

The President Hannah Edwards Lincoln College

Librarian Treasurer Ebrahim Osman Mowafy Finley Armstrong St. Edmund Hall Regent’s Park College

Librarian-Elect Louis Wilson Christ Church

Treasurer-Elect Isabelle Horrocks-Taylor Balliol College

Returning Officer Kit Newbold St. Edmund Hall

Secretary Chris Collins Corpus Christi College

CCC Sarp Ozdemir St. Hilda’s College

STANDING COMMITTEE

Peter Chen Brasenose College

Mikaeel Toosy Exeter College

Aryan Dhanwani Oriel College

Robert McGlone St John’s College

Lyle Hopkins Linacre College

Amy Gilbride Regent’s Park College

SECRETARY’S COMMITTEE

Shreya Bothra Pembroke College

Rachel Haddad Balliol College

James Mackenzie St. Hilda’s College

Anya Trofimova St. John’s College

Saharsh Anand Keble College

Ashling Sugrue Kellogg College

Hamza Hussain Christ Church

Siddhant Nagrath Keble College

Jenny Wright St. Anne’s College

Olivia Knight-Catalinete Christ Church

SENIOR OFFICIALS

Chief of Staff Theo Adler-Williams Worcester College

Social Events Officer Jennifer Heath Oriel College

Chair of Debate Selection Committee David Logan St. Anne’s College

Director of Press Sultan Khokhar Lincoln College

Senior Access Officer Vansh Sharma Oxford Brookes

Deputy Director of Press Manon Hammond Lincoln College

Social Media Officer Priya Mahan Lady Margaret Hall

Head of Innovation Silvan Bennett-Schar Brasenose College

Director of Research Devon Darley New College

Director of Media Anita Okunde Magdalen College

Junior Access Officer Amelia Seaman Communities’ Officer Oscar Whittle Disability Officer Zagham Farhan Ethnic Minority Officer Yashas Ramakrishnan Graduate Officer Sarah Rana International Officer ShuRui Lai

STAFF

Permanent & Temporary Membership Officer James Lawson Socioeconomic Officer Prajwal Pandey Women & Gender Minorities Officer Shaezmina Khan Senior Welfare Officer Aamina Rizvi Junior Welfare Officer Abdul Zakari

The Bursar Mark Herbert

Librarian-in-Charge Tom Corrick

Deputy Bursar Richard Wood

House Manager Sasha Challen

Press and Sponsorship Officers Ben Murphy, Devansh Pandey, Karma Gad, Noah Robson, Olivia Toms, Russell Kwok, Syd Li, Tanush Agarwal, Vee Kumar First Gentleman Aari Shah

Chief Mouser Bella Edwards

Senior Treasurer Sarah Beaver

Termcard Graphic Designer - Danielle Blyde - https://vavoom.co.uk

PRESIDENT’S THANKS Hannah Edwards To Mum and Dad for puzzles, games, spy films, brilliant ideas and endless support. I couldn’t have done any of it without you. To D+P for making sure I joined the Union in the first place, and all of my family for being smashers! To the staff who keep everything together regardless of the circumstances, thank you for always taking the time to help me along the way. In particular SB, MH, RW, SC, TC, EP & JR. To my committee: the best anyone could have asked for! Your hard work makes this your term just as much as mine. Also for doing my scavenger hunt without complaining... to the elects, I can’t wait to see what you do, the Union is in wonderful hands. To the teachers who gave up their Saturdays to take me to debating competitions (FM, BC, MC, AF). To the SS: EA, JB, LP, and SS, who never laughed at me for spending my Saturdays at those competitions! To those who taught me about the Union and so much more. AF, MAA, MM, CM, SS, DH, for believing in me early on, and not blocking me even though I keep messaging you for advice! You have given me a lot to live up to. To MD and RJ, I hope we are still laughing together like we did in the SO in 20 years time. LF, cheers for not running against me. To those I’ve worked with. #IMPACT for putting their faith in me to be President. EB, FA and CC for being calm and trustworthy, working hard and putting up with my random ideas. To all of my Senior Team for your competence and how relaxed I feel when one of you is handling something - with a shout out to SO, the king of operations. To ES for saving me (twice), and the whole of RO world for all the things we’re not allowed to talk about ex camera! Finally to TAW, MH and LW specifically for DPR, and keeping it fun.

To the debaters (especially AMi, AMa, PM, JF, DL, HL, PR, PW) for mocking me relentlessly and allowing me to have a personality trait that - just about - isn’t the Union. To those who endured me talking about the Union far too much. The girls: BR, FE, SS, AL, MP, ES, MH, fiercely supportive, and hilarious, especially when terrorising the hacks. To AM and JP for spot on advice (mostly), compassion, and being extremely funny. To DY, for being not just my first real Union friend, but a friend for life. Finally to A, for being the only thing that makes me celebrate the end of the holidays because it means I can see you again. For motivating me and looking after me and always (annoyingly) being able to make me laugh. I love you! I would like to end by saying that this is the most exciting thing I have done in my life so far and I will forever be grateful for this opportunity. The Union allows 20 year olds to do, frankly, crazy things, because it is such an incredible institution. I both hope and believe that it will continue to provide students with these opportunities for hundreds more years. But in the meantime, for these 8 short weeks you’re stuck with me as President, I promise to do my absolute best. Yours, Hannah

Hannah Edwards President, Hilary 2024

TERM PLANNER Sunday

Debates

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Graduate’s Social 19:00

Sam Alla 17:00

Nick Jen 20:00

Modern Dictators Debate 17:00

Lil Pump 20:00

Pub Quiz 20:00

Clive Tyldesley 20:00

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Jonny Wilkinson 17:00

12 Molly Bloom 20:00

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Allan Lichtman 17:00

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20 Lord Neuberger 17:00

Dame M Simmon

4 Robert Peston & Kishan Koria 18:00

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Pub Quiz 20:00

Eliot Higgins 17:00

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Presiden 20:30 Gabbie H 20:00

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Ilan Pappé 17:00

27 Varsity Debate 20:30

Burns Night 20:30

UN Debate 20:30

Dominic Cummings 17:00

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8 Labour Debate 20.30

Union Ball 20:30

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Damon Hill 17:00

Love Debate 20:30

Melinda ns17:00

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Ukraine Debate 20:30

Religion Panel 16:00

Privacy Debate 20:30

Sir Lindsay Hoyle 17:00 ELECTION DAY

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Holi 15:00 Comedy Debate 20:30

Alex O’Connor aka Rex Orange County 17:00

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