Previous Debates
Exploring Diverse Perspectives
Explore Over a Century of Thought-Provoking Discussions
Step back in time and explore the rich history of the Birmingham and Edgbaston Debating Society debates archive. Our society has continuously engaged with significant literary, political, historical, and social subjects. Discover the motions debated over the decades, offering a unique “window” into the evolving perspectives on crucial issues.
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
1st February 2024
Cancelled due to power outage
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For 0
Against 0
Abstention 0
10th January 2024
This house believes the great American experiment has failed
Results
For 7
Against 5
Abstention 1
14th December 2023
This house applauds Waterford for continuing the tradition of Winterval
Results
For 9
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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For 0
Against 0
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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Against 0
Abstention 0
13th April 2023
This House believes the world will end before capitalism does.
Results
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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