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Are the culture wars a distraction?
We had a great debate on this issue at Buxton Battle of Ideas festival. Read the introductory speeches by Dr Cheryl Hudson and Bruno Waterfield. PLUS…
Dec 4
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Claire Fox
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November 2023
Shutting down the Covid dissenters
Molly Kingsley, executive founder of UsForThem, argues we need more transparency about the actions of government units towards lockdown critics during…
Nov 28
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Molly Kingsley
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Beyond the parlour games of Westminster, politics must continue
The Battle of Ideas festival is a people's parliament - and tomorrow, we take the debate to Buxton.
Nov 24
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Claire Fox
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What is 'the blob'?
Former diplomat Nick Busvine shares his speech from the Battle of Ideas festival 2023.
Nov 22
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Claire Fox
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Net Zero and the great energy debate
Join us at the Buxton Battle of Ideas festival to debate whether green thinking will help or hinder our need for energy.
Nov 20
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Claire Fox
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Is the NHS fit for purpose?
Ella Whelan talks to Emily Barley about her experience of the shocking state of maternity care ahead of their debate on the NHS at the Buxton Battle of…
Nov 17
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Ella Whelan
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The morality of surrogacy - reflections from the Battle of Ideas festival
Speaker Sarah Jones gives her take on our debate - plus other voices from the festival share their thoughts.
Nov 15
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Ella Whelan
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Sarah Jones
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Battle of Ideas festival: beyond London
Our annual festival at Church House in Westminster was a great success - and the debates continue across the UK and Europe. PLUS: upcoming events and…
Nov 9
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Claire Fox
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Challenging anti-Semitism
The Israel-Hamas war has brought long-standing hatred to the surface. We shouldn't accept anti-Semitism any more than we would tolerate any other form…
Nov 7
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Claire Fox
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The Battle isn't over yet...
Our London festival was a huge success – there are still chances to catch up with debates you missed AND join the Battle of Ideas festival on tour.
Nov 3
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Claire Fox
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Battle of Ideas festival: HUGE thanks, and what next?
After last weekend's fantastic festival in London, we look forward to our Buxton festival on 25 November - and a special discussion on anti-Semitism…
Nov 1
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Claire Fox
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October 2023
Let the Battle of Ideas commence
Festival convenors Alastair Donald and Ella Whelan explain why the Battle of Ideas, which starts tomorrow, is so important. If you haven’t got a ticket…
Oct 27
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Alastair Donald
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Ella Whelan
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