Special event: Termly Members’ Debate
First Motion: This House Would Rather Get A Life Than A First (20:45)
Proposition:
Nicholas Leah, MPhil History, Lincoln
Anisah Qausher, BA English, University
Mark Bissell, BA Computer Science, Exeter
Anisah Qausher, BA English, University
Mark Bissell, BA Computer Science, Exeter
Opposition:
Bronwen Price, BA, Jurisprudence, St Hugh’s
Charlie Aslet, BA Classics, Christ Church
Simone Malekar, MSc Social Data Science, Kellogg
Charlie Aslet, BA Classics, Christ Church
Simone Malekar, MSc Social Data Science, Kellogg
Second Motion: This House Would Introduce A 100% Inheritance Tax (22:00)
Proposition:
Adam Roble, BA History & Politics, Teddy Hall
Melissa Lockett, Master of Public Policy, Green Templeton
Ricky Huang, Philosophy, St Catz
Melissa Lockett, Master of Public Policy, Green Templeton
Ricky Huang, Philosophy, St Catz
Opposition:
Fallon O’Neill, BA Law with French Law, Magdalen
Amy Gilbride, BA Classics, Regent’s Park
Stone Yang, BA Philosophy, Brasenose
Stone Yang, BA Philosophy, Brasenose
The Members’ Debate celebrates the history of the Oxford Union as a Members’ debating society. The Main Speakers opening each debate motion will be student and alumni Members, rather than external guests, and all Members are encouraged to make floor speeches.
Drinks from the Members’ Bar can be brought into the Chamber.
Prizes will be awarded for the best speeches.
Dress code (optional): Black Tie or Cultural Dress.
Please email development@oxford-union.org with any queries.