Birmingham and Edgbaston
Debating Society

A society of those drawn together
by a shared love of debating over 160+ years.

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Birmingham and Edgbaston
Debating Legacy

Founded 1846, the Birmingham and Edgbaston Debating Society unites those passionate about debate. For over 160 years, prominent members, including figures like Neville Chamberlain, have engaged in discussions on crucial social and political topics. Our extensive archive offers a unique historical perspective.

Echoes of Past Discussions

Explore our Archive Covering Diverse Topics and Viewpoints.

14th May 2024
First Annual Motor Mouthed Monarch Championship Tournament

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Abstention 0

11th April 2024
This house believes that politicians, like formula one drivers should wear their sponsors names on the their suits

Results

For 9

Against 10

Abstention 1

13th March 2024
This house believes the worst thing your enemy can do is forgive you

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For 6

Against 10

Abstention 3

1st February 2024
Cancelled due to power outage

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Abstention 0

10th January 2024
This house believes the great American experiment has failed

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For 7

Against 5

Abstention 1

14th December 2023
This house applauds Waterford for continuing the tradition of Winterval

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Against 4

Abstention 1

13th September 2023
This house believes that these days it is more useful to teach children Film Criticism than Classic Literature.

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Abstention 0

10th May 2023
This house believes if Hitler had died in the trenches of WWI, the events of WWII would still have been much the same.

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13th April 2023
This House believes the world will end before capitalism does.

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For 8

Against 5

Abstention 7

8th March 2023
This House Believes that landlords grow rich in their sleep without working, risking or economising.

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For 8

Against 8

Abstention 2

14th May 2024
First Annual Motor Mouthed Monarch Championship Tournament

Results

For 0

Against 0

Abstention 0

11th April 2024
This house believes that politicians, like formula one drivers should wear their sponsors names on the their suits

Results

For 9

Against 10

Abstention 1

13th March 2024
This house believes the worst thing your enemy can do is forgive you

Results

For 6

Against 10

Abstention 3