Debating the Difficult: Should the UK be increasing its defence spending and contemplating involvement in a European war?

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Debating the Difficult: Should the UK be increasing its defence spending and contemplating involvement in a European war?

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Join broadcaster and journalist Evan Davis as he chairs a debate using the freedom of speech ‘tips’ developed by Worcester in collaboration with colleges across Oxford. As well as student speakers, Evan will be joined by Halima Begum (Chief Executive, Oxfam GB) and Paul Mason (journalist and commentator).

Date: 23 May 2025, 17:30
Venue:
Trinity College
Broad Street OX1 3BH
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Details: De Jager Auditorium
Speakers: Evan Davis, Halima Begum (Oxfam UK), Paul Mason (journalist and author of 'Post-Capitalism: A Guide to our Future' (2015))
Organising department: Balliol College
Organiser contact email address: communications@worc.ox.ac.uk
Booking required?: Recommended
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Cost: Free
Audience: Public
This talk features in the following public collections:
- Talks of interest to the Department of Politics and International Relations
Editor: Nathan Stazicker