The Sylvan rapid debate will cover 2-3 topics to be voted on by the audience on the night. All attendees will be able to participate!

Rapid debate

On Monday, 20th November the Sylvans will hold a rapid debate session covering 2-3 topics. We will take a vote at the beginning of the evening on which topics to debate from the following set: 16 year olds should be given the vote the UK economy has no legs unis should prioritise degrees that lead […]

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In the public opinion debate, the Sylvans considered whether the court of public opinion has too much power, and disagreed.

Public opinion debate – October 2023

The Sylvan public opinion debate considered the following motion: The court of public opinion has too much power. The debate took place on Monday 2nd October.  Conor Scott proposed the motion and Hui Wang opposed it. The proposition arguing that the court of public opinion has too much power The proposer opened by stating that […]

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In the women's rights debate, the Sylvans considered whether women's rights are being eroded across the globe, and agreed.

Women’s rights debate – September 2023

The Sylvan women’s rights debate considered the following motion: This house believes that women’s rights are being eroded. The debate took place on Monday 4th September.  Victoria Griffiths proposed the motion and Mike Douse opposed it. The proposition arguing that women’s rights are being eroded The proposer framed the debate by pointing out that over […]

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In the wealth creation debate, the Sylvans considered whether Keir Starmer is right to prioritise wealth creation, and agreed.

Wealth creation debate – August 2023

The Sylvan wealth creation debate considered the following motion: Keir Starmer is right to prioritise growth, investment and wealth creation. The debate took place on Monday, 7th August.  Tom Warner proposed the motion and Apeike Umolu opposed it. The proposition arguing that Keir Starmer is right to prioritise wealth creation The proposer opened with the need to […]

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In the transgender rights debate, the Sylvans considered whether trans people should have exactly equal rights as others, and disagreed.

Transgender debate – July 2023

The Sylvan transgender debate considered the following motion: This house believes transgender people should receive all of the rights afforded by biological sex. The debate took place on Monday, 3rd July.  Julian Meek proposed the motion and Vicky Griffiths opposed it. The proposition arguing that transgender people should receive equal rights The proposer began by […]

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