On Monday, 7th June, the Sylvans will debate the following motion: This house believes that the flexible working patterns of the pandemic will be sustained for the long term. The debate will be held online via video stream – for more information on how to join, please contact us or join our mailing list at […]
The Sylvan Scottish independence debate considered the following motion: This house believes that UK politicians can hold the union together, despite support for Scottish independence. The debate took place on Monday, 10th May. Gwyn Redgers proposed the debate and Vaughan Evans opposed it. The proposition supporting the view that politicians can hold the UK together […]
The Sylvan London mayoral election debate considered the following motion: This house supports Sadiq Khan’s re-election as mayor of London. The debate took place on Monday, 12th April. Elaine McLean proposed the debate and Donald Leon Soon opposed it. The proposition supporting the view that the Sadiq Khan should be re-elected The proposer supported Sadiq […]
The Sylvan UK border controls debate considered the following motion: The UK should adopt Australian-style border controls as part of the fight against Covid. The debate took place on Monday, 1st March. Mike Douse proposed the motion and Lissi Corfield opposed it. The proposition supporting the view that the UK should adopt UK-style border controls […]
The Sylvan large tech companies debate considered the following motion: This house would more tightly regulate the world’s largest tech companies, rather than break them up. The debate took place on Monday, 1st February. Imogen Pitts proposed the motion and Ina Negoita opposed it. The proposition supporting the view that the world’s largest tech companies […]