Charlie's Angels Actress Naomi Scott Interview at the Oxford Union

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Charlie's Angels Actress Naomi Scott Q&A at the Oxford Union


Academy Award Winner Kevin Spacey Q&A at the Oxford Union


Academy Award Winner Kevin Spacey Interview at the Oxford Union


Academy Award Winner Kevin Spacey Addresses the Oxford Union


This House Believes Mainstream Media Is An Enemy Of The People Full Debate


American TV Host and Comedian Conan O'Brien Q&A at the Oxford Union


American TV Host and Comedian Conan O'Brien Interview at the Oxford Union


Siddhant Nagrath - Opposition - India Vs Pakistan


Viraansh Bhanushali - Opposition - India Vs Pakistan


Devarchan Banerjee - Opposition - India vs Pakistan


Ahmad Nawaz - Proposition - India Vs Pakistan


Israr Khan - Proposition - India Vs Pakistan


India Vs Pakistan Full Debate


Moosa Harraj - Proposition - India Vs Pakistan


Shigeru Kawai Concert at the Oxford Union

Huw Montague Rendall at The Oxford Union - Shigeru Kawai Concert Series

British Baritone, Huw Montague Rendall, performs a beautiful song recital alongside pianist, Joseph Middleton, in the...


Former Vice President Mike Pence Interview at the Oxford Union


Former Vice President Mike Pence Address at the Oxford Union


India Vs Pakistan Trailer

This House Believes That India's Policy Towards Pakistan Is a Populist Strategy Sold as Security Policy will be releasing on 18th December 2025 at 16:00.

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Head to Head - Political Commentator Destiny and Public Speaker Mohammed Hijab at the Oxford Union


CFO of OpenAI Sarah Friar Address at the Oxford Union


CFO of OpenAI Sarah Friar Interview at the Oxford Union


CFO of OpenAI Sarah Friar Q&A at the Oxford Union


Bridgewater Associates Founder Ray Dalio Interview at the Oxford Union


Bridgewater Associates Founder Ray Dalio Q&A at the Oxford Union


Oxford Union Mural Restoration

In the summer of 2025, the Oxford Union commissioned Cliveden Conservation Workshop to undertake a condition survey of the Pre-Raphelite murals in the Old Library. This was done with a view...


Alan Menken performs at the Oxford Union


International courts are not only ineffective, but actively reproduce impunity, says Tor Krever 7/10

Tor Krever speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Has No Confidence in the International Courts.  This is the seventh speech of 10.  Dr Tor Krever is a professor of international...


International courts are ineffective and only serve Western interests, says Robert Amsterdam 3/10

Robert Amsterdam speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Has No Confidence in the International Courts.  This is the third speech of 10.  Robert Amsterdam is a human rights lawyer,...


Nobody, whatever their status, should be above the law, argues Dane Luo 2/10

Dane Luo, Pembroke College, opens the case for the opposition of the motion that This House Has No Confidence in the International Courts.  This is the second speech of 10.  This speaker is...


The flaws in the international courts are structural and functional, argues Bilal Moin 9/10

Bilal Moin, Reuben College, closes the side for the proposition of the motion that This House Has No Confidence in the International Courts.  This is the ninth speech of 10.  This speaker is...


The international courts are imperialistic and do not deliver, argues Tom Ginsburg 5/10

Tom Ginsburg speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Has No Confidence in the International Courts.  This is the fifth speech of 10. Professor Ginsburg is a leading expert in intrnation...


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International courts are the best way to hold the powerful to account, says Stephen Rapp 4/10

Stephen Rapp speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Has No Confidence in the International Courts.  This is the fourth speech of 10.  Ambassador Rapp is an American lawyer, academic...


The ICC is an extension of political order, not a check or a balance to it, argues Raza N, 1/10

Razar N, Trinity College, opens the case for the proposition of the motion that This House Has No Confidence in the International Courts.  This is the first speech of 10.  This speaker is a...


The lessons of history demand that we uphold these institutions, argues Robert Spano 8/10

Robert Spano speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Has No Confidence in the International Courts.  This is the eighth speech of 10. Professor Robert Spano is the former president...


If not international courts, what is the solution to injustice, asks Axana Soltan 10/10

Axana Soltan, Kellogg College, closes the side for the opposition of the motion that This House Has No Confidence in the International Courts.  This is the tenth speech of 10.  This speaker...


Should the arms industry be held responsible for war crimes?

Should the arms industry be held accountable for war crimes, or does the blame lie with those who wage the wars? Oxford Union students and their guests debate the ethics of weaponisation.
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If we want a civilised world, we need courts despite imperfections, says Dame Eleanor Sharpston 6/10

Eleanor Sharpston KC speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Has No Confidence in the International Courts.  This is the sixth speech of 10. Dame Eleanor is a former Advocate General...


Do profit motives ever have a place in public health?

Can incentives ever align with need, or is Big Pharma too greedy for its own good? Oxford Union members and their guests debate the issue of profit motives in public health.

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Is the right to die a human right?

Is it a human right to be helped to die? Oxford Union students and their guests debate the ethical issues of assisted dying.

With special thanks to Proton for sponsoring this debate.

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Past Presidents & Officers: William Hague

Oxford Union Past Presidents & Officers film series is an informal oral history of the Union going back to the 1950s.

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Brian Moynihan Interview

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Brian Moynihan Q&A


Past Presidents & Officers: Isabelle Westbury


SY Lee Q&A

SY Lee takes questions from the Oxford Union.

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SY Lee Interview

SY Lee is interviewed by the Oxford Union President.

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Past Presidents & Officers: Roderick & Cynthia Floud


Beatriz Merino Interview


Beatriz Merino Q&A


Past Presidents & Officers: Karen McLeod


Feminism Panel


Past Presidents & Officers: Michael Crick


Has US President Donald Trump gone too far?

Carrying out his democratic mandate or ripping up the rule book at the expense of America? Oxford Union students and their guests debate whether US President Donald Trump has gone too far....


Oxford Union Past Presidents and Officers: Gyles Brandreth


President Debono Interview


President Debono Q&A


State Immunity Panel


Suella Braverman Interview


Suella Braverman Q&A


Oxford Union Past Presidents and Officers: Ronald Cohen

Oxford Union Past Presidents & Officers film series is an informal oral history of the Union going back to the 1950s.

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Leonard Leo: Interview


Leonard Leo Q&A


Leonard Leo addresses the Oxford Union


Oxford Union Past Presidents and Officers: Victoria Schofield


Mary Robinson: "50% of leaders should be women"

Ireland's first female President and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on introducing family planning to Ireland, how the UN has lost its raison d'etre and why dancing is the solution...


Oxford Union Past Presidents and Officers: Jeremy Beloff


DEBATE: This House Regrets the Arab Spring

Oxford Union members and their guests debate whether the Arab uprisings of 2010 were successful in bringing about social change, or merely changed the identity of the elite in charge.

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Oxford Union Past Presidents and Officers: William Waldegrave


Aravind Srinivas: 'Success is about the relentless pursuit of knowledge'

The CEO of Perplexity AI talks to the Oxford Union about his upbringing, his education and what they need to do to be as successful as him.

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Oxford Union Past Presidents and Officers: Tariq Ali


Peter Drury: 'Imposter syndrome is a constant companion'

The football commentator on keeping his opinions to himself, the weirdness of lockdown commentating and the power of the beautiful game

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Oxford Union Past Presidents and Officers: Jonathan Aitken


HipHop debate and Freestyle Cypher Part 2, ft Dizzee Rascal, Tajai, MC Serch, DJ Yoda, DJ Bonds

Montana Butsch concludes the Hip Hop panel discussion and introduces the Union to an open freestyle cypher and Q&A session.

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Charlie Kirk: 'You should be allowed to say outrageous things'

The conservative political activist and author on how the men of the West are checking out, why keeping the Sabbath is a recipe for longer life and why Donald Trump is a modern day Biblical...


Oxford Union Past Presidents and Officers: Michael Beloff


Oxford Union Hip Hop Panel Discussion PART 1, Ft Dizzee Rascal, Tajai, MC Serch, DJ Yoda + DJ bonds

Experience the electrifying energy of Hip Hop at the Oxford Union! This exclusive event brought together legendary voices and turntable masters for an unforgettable night of beats, rhymes,...


Oxford Union Past Presidents and Officers: Lord Heseltine


Don McLean: 'I'm not smart, I don't learn things easily but I was lucky: I could do music'

The American Pie singer-songwriter on how he got into the music business, his supplement routine and how to make money.

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Don McLean performs American Pie at the Oxford Union


Past Presidents & Officers - a history of the Union from the 1950s to present day

The Oxford Union Past Presidents & Officers film series is an informal oral history of the Union going back to the 1950s, including interviews with Tariq Ali, Victoria Schofield and Lord Heseltine....


Hasan Piker on antisemitism, America's support of Israel & the need for trust in mainstream media

YouTuber and political commentator Hasan Piker addresses the Oxford Union about antisemitism, the actions of Israel and America's support of the state of Israel.

Mr Piker is a YouTuber, online...


Hasan Piker on right-wing commentary appealing to young men & President Biden pardoning his son

YouTuber and political commentator Hasan Piker speaks to Oxford Union's Sarah Rana about political discourse, the impact of progressive commentator on the 2024 US election and Joe Biden's decision...


Hasan Piker on what's next for Republicans after Trump & the widening gender gap in politics

YouTuber and political commentator Hasan Piker answers questions from the Oxford Union audience about appealing to the working class, the widening gender gap in politics and what happens to...


Lara Melda performs at The Oxford Union (Shigeru Kawai Concert Series)

International concert pianist, Lara Melda, performs on the Shigeru Kawai SK-3 in the Goodman Library at The Oxford Union

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Ronald Ozzy Lamola on why some liberal democracies no longer want to follow the rule of law

South Africa's Minister of international relations discusses the importance of the rule of law as the underpinning of developed society.   Lamola is a politician and lawyer who has served as...


Ronald Ozzy Lamola on the African Union and its role in the world

South Africa's Minister of international relations takes questions from Oxford Union students on South Africa's role in world politics. Lamola is a politician and lawyer who has served as a...


Jordan Peterson on wokeism in public life, cultural Christianity and the trans debate

The Candian author and cultural critic speaks to Oxford Union members about why mothers need an autonomous existence and why all Christianity is cultural, and refutes the suggestion that his...


Jordan Peterson on grooming gangs, why very few people can think and why Tommy Robinson is like him

The clinical psychologist and cultural critic Jordan Peterson discusses British grooming gangs, the issue of collective guilt and the similarities between Tommy Robinson and his own outlook,...


The death of God is the birth of man, and in that death we are free, argues Fantin Lowenstein 2/8

Fantin Lowenstein, Exeter College, speaks in opposition of the motion This House Regrets the Death of God.  This is the first speech of eight.  This speaker is a competitive debater, and the...


Belief in God isn't anti-science, argues Dr Philip A. Goff 7/8

Dr Philip A. Goff closes the side for the proposition of the motion that This House Regrets the Death of God.  This is the seventh speech of eight.  Dr Goff is a professor of philosophy at...


The concept of God both quenches & kills, thank goodness he's dead, says Professor Peter Atkins 8/8

Professor Peter Atkins closes the side for the opposition of the motion that This House Regrets the Death of God. This is the eight speech of eight.  Dr Atkins is a chemist and a Fellow of...


Nietzsche himself would regret the death of God today, says Sera Besev 1/8

Sera Besev, Worcester College, speaks in proposition of the motion This House Regrets the Death of God.  This is the first speech of eight.  This speaker is a competitive debater, and the views...


There is no reason to regret an uncertainty, says Víctor Andrés Marroquín-Merino 4/8

Víctor Andrés Marroquín-Merino, St Cross College, speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Regrets the Death of God.  This is the fourth speech of eight.  This speaker is a competitive...


To submit to God is to awaken the greatest of all truths argues Dr Yasir Qadhi 3/8 KEEP

Islamic scholar and theologian Dr Yasir Qadhi speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Regrets the Death of God. This is the third speech of eight. Dr Qadhi is dean of The Islamic...


Debate Highlights | This House Regrets the Death of God

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The death of God would entail the death of everything human, argues Dr Beatrix Himmelman 5/8

Dr Beatrix Himmelmann speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Regrets the Death of God. This is the fifth speech of eight. Dr Himmelmann is Professor of Philosophy at the University...


The question comes down to whether you have faith in people, not God, says Dr Sean Carroll 6/8

Dr Sean Carroll speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Regrets the Death of God.  This is the sixth speech of eight.  Dr Carroll is a theoretical physicist who specializes in quantum...


LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman on AI, Trump and the future of technology

The LinkedIn founder, tech entrepreneur and AI aficionado discusses technology as a tool, Trump's America and his rift with Tesla founder Elon Musk

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Debate Highlights | This House Would Cancel Cancel Culture


Setting standards or stifling free speech? The case for and against cancel culture

Does cancelling people shut down debate and stifle ideological progression? Or is it simply a modern form of acceptable censorship? the Oxford Union debates the issue, with speakers including...


Alexander De Croo: Russia is no longer a world power - and here's how Europe can fight back

Former Belgian PM Alexander De Croo discusses Ukraine and Russia, EU-US relations and Belgian politics with the Oxford Union

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This House Believes There is No Moral Difference Between American & Russian Foreign Policy


Both Russia and America only pursue power, not principle, argues Moosa Haraj

Moosa Haraj, Balliol College, introduces the motion that This House Believes There is No Moral Difference Between American and Russian Foreign Policy.  This is the first speech of seven.  This...


Equally amoral foreign policies mean Russia and America are morally identical, says Liza Barkova

Liza Barkova, Christ Church College, speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes There is No Moral Difference Between American and Russian Foreign Policy.  This is the seventh...


The difference between Russia and the US is the morality of the system itself, says Erik Ramanathan

Erik Ramanathan speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes There is No Moral Difference Between American and Russian Foreign Policy.  This is the fourth speech of seven.  Mr...


Russian foreign policy is driven by fear, the US by ambition, says Andrei Soldatov

Andrei Soldatov speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes There is No Moral Difference Between American and Russian Foreign Policy.  This is the sixth speech of seven.  Mr...


The only moral difference between Russia and the US is style, not substance, says Israr Khan

Israr Khan, Oxford Union President, speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes There is No Moral Difference Between American and Russian Foreign Policy.  This is the third...


Putin is a frustrated imperialist but Trump just wants a deal, says Sarah Rana

Sarah Rana, St Antony's College, opens the case for the opposition of the motion that This House Believes There is No Moral Difference Between American and Russian Foreign Policy.  This is...


Britain can show the world how mixed societies unite under shared values, says Robert Buckland 6/6

Robert Buckland speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes that Multiculturalism Has No Future in the UK. This is the sixth speech of six. Sir Robert Buckland KBE KC is a former...


Multiculturalism is a top down ideology that has done nothing but harm, argues Peter Whittle 5/6

Peter Whittle speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes that Multiculturalism Has No Future in the UK. This is the fifth speech of six. Peter Whittle is a former deputy leader...


Britain has always been a multicultural society, says Lord Singh 4/6

Lord Singh speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes that Multiculturalism Has No Future in the UK. This is the fourth speech of six. Lord Singh of Wimbledon CBE is a crossbench...


Multiculturalism is about promoting differences, not commonality, argues Professor Eric Kaufmann 3/6

Eric Kaufmann speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes that Multiculturalism Has No Future in the UK.  This is the third speech of six. Professor Kaufmann is a Canadian...


Tolerance should not include the intolerable, argues Oliver Jones-Lyons 1/6

Oliver Jones-Lyons, Christ Church College, speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes that Multiculturalism Has No Future in the UK.  This is the first speech of six. This...


Integration is key to the success of multiculturalism, says Olivia Knight-Catalinete 2/6

Olivia Knight-Catalinete, Christ Church College, speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes that Multiculturalism Has No Future in the UK.  This is the second speech of six....


Debate Highlights | This House Believes Multiculturalism Has No Future in the UK

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Liberal democracy has failed because of the West's arrogance & selfishness, says Brendan O'Hara 3/8

Brendan O'Hara speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes that Liberal Democracy has Failed the Global South. This is the third speech of eight. The Right Hon Brendan O'Hara...


The failures of the Global South are caused by a lack of liberal democracy argues Georges Friden 4/8

Georges Friden speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes that Liberal Democracy has Failed the Global South. This is the fourth speech of eight. Ambassador Friden is Luxembourg's...


The global liberal order is designed to empower the individual, argues Surya Subedi 8/8

Surya Subedi speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes that Liberal Democracy has Failed the Global South. This is the eighth speech of eight. Professor Surya P. Subedi is...


Liberal democracy's failure is structural and by design, argues Professor Ahsan Iqbal 5/8

Ahsan Iqbal speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes that Liberal Democracy has Failed the Global South. This is the fifth speech of eight. Professor Ahsan Iqbal is Pakistan's...


Democracy is a way for people to govern themselves, not an ideolody, says Kurt Volker 6/8

Kurt Volker speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes that Liberal Democracy has Failed the Global South. This is the sixth speech of eight. Ambassador Volker is a former...


Liberal democracy has been weaponised by the West as a tool of domination, argues Arwa Elrayess 1/8

Arwa Elrayess, St Edmund Hall, speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes that Liberal Democracy has Failed the Global South. This is the first speech of eight. This speaker...


Sham democracies have deliberately stifled the ideals of liberal democracy, says Asad Iqbal 2/8

Asad Iqbal, Worcester College, speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes that Liberal Democracy has Failed the Global South. This is the second speech of eight. This speaker...


The evidence shows no correlation between democracy and economic growth, argues Stefan Dercon 7/8

Stefan Dercon speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes that Liberal Democracy has Failed the Global South. This is the seventh speech of eight. Professor Dercon is an Oxford...


Britain should not rejoin the EU as we will wind up worse off says pro-Remain Daniyal Vemuri 2/8

Daniyal Vemuri, Exeter College, speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Would Rejoin the European Union.

This is the second speech of eight.

This speaker is a competitive debater...


Rejoining the EU would make Britain stronger, safer & more welcoming says Rosalie Chapman 1/8

Rosalie Chapman, Hertford College, speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Would Rejoin the European Union.

This is the first speech of eight.

This speaker is a competitive debater...


Sir Desmond Swayne argues Britain should negotiate better terms with the EU but not rejoin 4/8

Sir Desmond Swayne MP speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Would Rejoin the European Union.

This is the fourth speech of eight.

Sir Desmond is the Conservative Member of Parliament...


Debate Highlights | This House Would Rejoin The E.U.


Britain should rejoin Europe to rebuild the economy & address polarisation says Siddhant Nagrath 7/8

Siddhant Nagrath, Keble College, speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Would Rejoin the European Union.

This is the seventh speech of eight.

This speaker is a competitive debater...


Baroness Fox argues Britain should not rejoin the EU as problems are mounting&voters are unhappy 6/8

Baroness Fox speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Would Rejoin the European Union.

This is the sixth speech of eight.

Baroness Fox is a writer, journalist & politician who...


Sir Christopher Chope argues Britain should not rejoin the EU to avoid losing sovereign control 8/8

Sir Christopher Chope MP speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Would Rejoin the European Union.

This is the final speech of eight.

Sir Christopher is the Conservative Member...


Rachel Johnson argues Britain should rejoin the EU as many of those who voted for it have died 5/8

Rachel Johnson speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Would Rejoin the European Union.

This is the fifth speech of eight.

Ms Johnson is an author, journalist & broadcaster. She...


Lord Liddle argues Britain needs to work closely with the European Union & eventually rejoin 3/8

Lord Liddle speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Would Rejoin the European Union.

This is the third speech of eight.

Lord Liddle is a political strategist & consultant and...


Interview with Bilawal Bhutto Zardari

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari talks to Oxford Union president, Israr Khan.

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Bilawal Bhutto Zardari addresses the Oxford Union.

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Actor Radhika Apte on giving up social media, directing and what it's like when your pubes go viral

Indian actor turned director Radhika Apte speaks to Oxford Union members about moving into directing, why not all A-listers can act and why if it doesn't work out, she doesn't "give a shit"....


Actor Radhika Apte on speaking up, living in two countries and why everybody should quit smoking

Indian actor turned director Radhika Apte on why nobody in Bollywood has dark skin, what she loves about dividing her time between India and England and why we all need to practice tolerance....


Russia's former PM on why sanctions won't work and what might get Putin to the negotiating table

Russia's exiled former Prime Minister, Mikhail Kasyanov, talks to Oxford Union president Israr Khan, remembering when Putin pretended to love democracy, how he'd prefer to negotiate and what...


Mikhail Kasyanov on how Putin might be defeated

Former Russian PM Mikhail Kasyanov speaks to Oxford Union members about how Putin could be brought down, the dangers he has faced in opposition and why the young are the key to Russia's democratic...


Sean Penn on the filmmakers he rates and the insanity of preferred pronouns

Veteran actor and director Sean Penn speaks to Oxford Union members about the filmmakers he rates, why he's watched one of his own films and why they need to make sure they're having their...


Sean Penn on the LA wildfires, his fears for America and filming in Kyiv while the bombs rained down

Veteran actor and director Sean Penn speaks to Oxford Union President Israr Khan about the LA wildfires, his concerns for America under the Trump presidency, what it was like to film in Ukraine...


Marvin Rees argues unmoderated activism does not deliver justice & doesn't get things done 6/8

Marvin Rees speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes Moderation in Pursuit of Justice is no Virtue.

This is the sixth speech of eight.

Mr Rees is a Labour Party politician...


The pursuit of justice must be relentless & even extreme, never moderate, says Zaid Magdub 7/8

Zaid Magdub, Regent's Park College, speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes Moderation in Pursuit of Justice is no Virtue.

This is the seventh speech of eight.

This speaker...


Civil rights & equality cannot be achieved through moderation & hesitation, says Anita Okunde 1/8

Anita Okunde, Magdalen College, speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes Moderation in Pursuit of Justice is No Virtue.

This is the first speech of eight.

This speaker...


Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu argues moderation should be determined by those seeking justice 4/8

Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes Moderation in Pursuit of Justice is no Virtue.

This is the fourth speech of eight.

Dr Mos-Shogbamimu is...


Debate Highlights | This House Believes Moderation in Pursuit of Justice is no Virtue

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Jolyon Maugham KC argues that moderation is never asked of those who already have justice 3/8

Joylon Maugham KC speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes Moderation in Pursuit of Justice is No Virtue.

This is the third speech of eight.

Mr Maugham is a barrister...


DeRay Mckesson argues moderation in the pursuit of justice curtails freedom & is not virtuous 5/8

DeRay Mckesson speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes Moderation in Pursuit of Justice is no Virtue.

This is the fifth speech of eight.

Mr Mckesson is a civil rights...


Revolution & violent protest can lead to justice that does not endure, argues George Abaraonye 2/8

George Abaraonye, University College, speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes Moderation in Pursuit of Justice is No Virtue.

This is the second speech of eight.

This speaker...


South African politician Ronald Ozzy Lamola on how to achieve peace in the DRC

South Africa's Minister of international relations discusses his country's role in the world, including its fight for the Palestinian people, its relationship with Chinese investors and its...


Actor Brian Cox on why actors have got lazy and how everyone needs to learn to breathe

Classically trained Shakespearean actor Brian Cox OBE grew up in Dundee, Scotland - like his most famous character, Logan Roy. He speaks to Oxford Union members about his desires to do more...


Brian Cox on why he can't live in Trump's America, why the patriarchy 'doesn't f***ing work'

Classically trained Shakespearean actor Brian Cox OBE grew up in Dundee, Scotland - like his most famous character, Logan Roy. He speaks to Oxford Union president Israr Khan about his fears...


Ex-Haas boss Guenther Steiner on Formula 1's best driver, running a racing team & Abu Dhabi 2021

Former Haas F1 Team Principal Guenther Steiner answers questions from the Oxford Union audience about managing drivers in a racing team, favoritism in Formula 1 & which driver on the grid doesn't...


Formula 1's Guenther Steiner on working with Gene Haas & Lewis Hamilton winning another Championship

Guenther Steiner speaks to the Oxford Union about the performance of Haas F1 since his departure, his friendships on the grid and how to run a racing team.

Steiner has worked in Formula 1...


Danielle Bregoli AKA Bhad Bhabie : Rapper and Internet Personality | Full Q&A at The Oxford

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Kashmir's people should decide their future & be able to vote on independence, argues Raza N 1/6

Raza N, Trinity College, speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes in an Independent State of Kashmir.

This is the first speech of six.

This speaker is a competitive debater...


Julian Castro argues that democracy in the United States is not failing - only challenged 4/8

Julian Castro speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes America is a Failing Democracy.

This is the fourth speech of eight.

Mr Castro is the former US Secretary of Housing...


American democracy endures as the people hold the state accountable, says Shaezmina Khan 2/8

Shaezmina Khan, Kellogg College, speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes America is a Failing Democracy.

This is the second speech of eight.

This speaker is a competitive...


Kishore Mahbubani argues American democracy is failing its people in favour of big business 7/8

Kishore Mahbubani speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes America is a Failing Democracy.

This is the seventh speech of eight.

Mr Mahbubani is a Singaporean diplomat...


Steve Schmidt says American democracy is failing as it serves the rich & powerful not the poor 5/8

Steve Schmidt speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes America is a Failing Democracy.

This is the fifth speech of eight.

Mr Schmidt is an American political strategist....


Jeh Johnson argues that American democracy is not failing due to its constitution's strength 8/8

Jeh Johnson speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes America is Failing Democracy.

This is the final speech of eight.

Mr Johnson is the former Secretary of Homeland Security...


American government serves the billionaire donor class, not the voting public, argues Israr Khan 3/8

Israr Khan, Regent's Park College, speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes America is a Failing Democracy.

This is the third speech of eight.

This speaker is a competitive...


Dr Leslie Vinjamuri argues the election shows Americans care deeply about their democracy 6/8

Dr Leslie Vinjamuri speaks in opposition of the motion that This HOuse Believes America is a Failing Democracy.

This is the sixth speech of eight.

Dr Vinjamuri is Professor of International...


America fails to honour the goals set out by the founding fathers, says Ebrahim Osman-Mowafy 1/8

Ebrahim Osman-Mowafy, St Edmund Hall College, speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes America is a Failing Democracy.

This is the first speech of eight.

This speaker...


Baroness Hale of Richmond: Former President of the UK Supreme Court | Full Q&A | Oxford Union


Huiyao Wang on Chinese democracy, working with Trump, Uighur persecution & Taiwanese unification

In a wide ranging interview, Huiyao Wang speaks with the Oxford Union President, Ebrahim Osman-Mowafy, about democracy in China, fighting corruption and how the West misunderstands China. The...


Huiyao Wang on the importance of global trade, China's role in global peace & climate change

Huiyao Wang addresses the Oxford Union audience about globalisation and trade, China's role in peace between Ukraine & Russia and in the Middle East, the climate crisis & the challenges of...


Huiyao Wang on Trump's planned tariffs & the West's perception of China as a threat

Huiyao Wang answers questions from the Oxford Union audience about Trump's plan to impose tariffs on China and whether the relationship between East & West will change in future.

Mr Wang is...


Highlights | This House Believes in an Independent State of Kashmir

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Prem Shankar Jha argues that independence may not bring Kashmir democracy and freedom 6/6

Prem Shankar Jha speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes in an Independent State of Kashmir.

This is the final speech of six.

Mr Jha is an economist, journalist and former...


Zafar Khan details instances of India breaking promises to Kashmir for a vote on independence 3/6

Professor Zafar Khan speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes in an Independent State of Kashmir.

This is the third speech of six.

Professor Khan is the Chairman on the...


Kashmiri independence could create space for greater conflict & division, says Siddhant Nagrath 2/6

Siddhant Nagrath, Keble College, speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes in an Independent State of Kashmir.

This is the second speech of six.

This speaker is a competitive...


Dr Muzzamil Ayyub Thakur argues Kashmir's fight for independence is as justified as India's was 5/6

Dr Muzzamil Ayyub Thaker speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes in an Independent State of Kashmir.

This is the fifth speech of six.

Dr Muzzamil Ayyub Thakur is the...


Independence for Kashmir could lead to more violence & economic difficulties, says Yusuf Kundgol 4/6

"Yusuf Kundgol, St Anne's College, speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes in an Independent State of Kashmir.

This is the fourth speech of six.

This speaker is a competitive...


Charles Dance: Actor | Full Q&A at The Oxford Union

Charles Dance OBE is an acting titan, from Game of Thrones, The Jewel in the Crown and Bleak House, to Godzilla and For Your Eyes Only. A member of the Royal Shakespeare Company before he made...


Alfie Boe: Singer and Tenor | Full Q&A at The Oxford Union

Alfie Boe OBE is an English tenor. His career spans a litany of renowned works, from Les Misérables to Finding Neverland and The Mikado. He has made appearances at the Last Night of the Proms,...


Humza Yousaf on leadership, events in Israel & Palestine and what Donald Trump gets right

Scottish MSP Humza Yousaf addresses the Oxford Union about how to lead, what is happening in Gaza and the importance of work-life balance.

Mr Yousaf is the Scottish National Party Member...


Humza Yousaf on recognising Palestinian statehood, being a Scottish Muslim & Scottish nationalism

Former Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf MSP answers questions from the Oxford Union audience on recognising Palestinian statehood, his Muslim faith with his Scottish identity and the future...


Humza Yousaf on Islamophobia, pursuing Scottish independence & not being scared of Elon Musk

Former Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf MSP speaks to Oxford Union President, Ebrahim Osman-Mowafy, about Islamophobia, Scottish independenc, online safety on social media platforms and...


Mosab Hassan Yousef| This House Believes Israel is an Apartheid State Responsible for Genocide | 6/8

Mosab Hassan speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes Israel is an Apartheid State Responsible for Genocide

This is the sixth speaker of eight.

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Susan Abulhawa | This House Believes Israel is an Apartheid State Responsible for Genocide | 7/8

Susan Abulhawa speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes Israel is an Apartheid State Responsible for Genocide

This is the seventh speaker of eight.

Consistent with our...


Miko Peled | This House Believes Israel is an Apartheid State Responsible for Genocide | 5/8

Miko Peled speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes Israel is an Apartheid State Responsible for Genocide

This is the fifth speaker of eight.

Consistent with our existing...


Jonathan Sacerdoti | This House Believes Israel is an Apartheid State Responsible for Genocide | 2/8

Jonathan Sacerdoti speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes Israel is an Apartheid State Responsible for Genocide.

This is the second speaker of eight.

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Natasha Hausdorff | This House Believes Israel is an Apartheid State Responsible for Genocide | 8/8

Natasha Hausdorff speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes Israel is an Apartheid State Responsible for Genocide.

This is the eighth speaker of eight.

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Yoseph Haddad | This House Believes Israel is an Apartheid State Responsible for Genocide | 4/8

Yoseph Haddad speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes Israel is an Apartheid State Responsible for Genocide.

This is the fourth speaker of eight.

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Ebrahim Osman Mowafy| This House Believes Israel is an Apartheid State Responsible for Genocide| 3/8

Ebrahim Osman-Mowafy, St Edmund Hall, speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes Israel is an Apartheid State Responsible for Genocide.

This is the third speaker of eight....


Mohammed El-Kurd | This House Believes Israel is an Apartheid State Responsible for Genocide | 1/8

Mohammed El-Kurd speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes Israel is an Apartheid State Responsible for Genocide.

This is the first speaker of eight.

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Dr Maszlee Malik argues Islam is like democracy: it is not perfect - but they are compatible 6/8

Dr Maszlee Malik speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes Islam is Incompatible with Democracy.

This is the sixth speaker of eight.

Dr Malik is a Malaysian politician who...


Dr Zudhi Jasser argues that Islam needs reform as its current form does not fit with democracy 3/8

Dr Zuhdi Jasser speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes Islam is Incompatible with Democracy.

This is the third speaker of eight.

Mr Jasser is an American physician and...


Ben Habib argues that Islam must reform & liberalise to reconcile with modern democracy 7/8

Ben Habib speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes Islam is Incompatible with Democracy.

This is the seventh speaker of eight.

Mr Habib served as Co-Deputy Leader of Reform...


Islamic law rests on the consent of the people & the Quran calls for equality says Moosa Harraj 2/8

Moosa Harraj, Balliol College, speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes Islam is Incompatible with Democracy

This is the second speaker of eight.

This speaker is a competitive...


Maajid Nawaz argues that Islam in its essence is not incompatible with modern democracy 8/8

Maajid Nawaz speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes Islam is Incompatible with Democracy.

This is the final speaker of eight.

Mr Nawaz is a British activist and author....


Islam does not allow for democracy because of its commitment to Allah says Yashas Ramakrishnan 1/8

Yasha Ramakrishnan, Balliol College, speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes Islam is Incompatible with Democracy.

This is the first speaker of eight.

This speaker is...


Usame Zukorlić argues Islam does work with democracy as is evident in Serbia & other countries 4/8

Minister Usame Zukorlic speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes Islam is Incompatible with Democracy.

This is the fourth speaker of eight.

Minister Zukorlić is minister...


Highlights | This House Believes Islam is Incompatible with Democracy

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Divine law - as seen in Islam - can not be compatible with democracy argues Benedict Masters 5/8

Benedict Masters, New College, speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes Islam is Incompatible with Democracy.

This is the fifth speaker of eight.

This speaker is a competitive...


Philosopher Slavoj Žižek on the re-election of Donald Trump & his fears for Western values

Slavoj Žižek speaks to Oxford Union President Ebrahim Osman-Mowafy about atheism, why Trump was elected again, what the Democrats got wrong after the 2016 election and his issues with BRICS...


Philosopher Slavoj Žižek on 'soft' fascism, AI & the effects of shamelessness in public life

Philosopher Slavoj Žižek addresses the Oxford Union about his belief that the world is moving to what he refers to as 'soft fascism' and that increased shamelessness in what is accepted publicly...


Comedian Bassem Youssef on coverage of Israel vs Palestine, student protests & the role of satire

Comedian Bassem Youssef answers questions from the Oxford Union audience about pro-Palestine student encampments, common ground for achieving peace and the power of humour & satire when holding...


Comedian Bassem Youssef talks about Piers Morgan & why Arab Americans seem to prefer Donald Trump

Egyptian-American comedian Bassem Youssef speaks to Oxford Union President Ebrahim Osman-Mowafy about his move to the United States, facing Piers Morgan for the third time and why he is working...


Ex-Trump staffer Anthony Scaramucci on pardoning the former president & why Kamala Harris will win

Anthony Scaramucci answers questions from the Oxford Union audience on the Democrats' elitist reputation, the reason for Trump's success amongst the American electorate and whether he would...


Dame Harriett Baldwin MP argues that the British electorate has been fooled by the Labour Party

Dame Harriett Baldwin MP speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Has No Confidence in His Majesty's Government.

This is the fifth speech of eight.

Dame Harriett has served as...


Where is the change Sir Keir Starmer's Labour government promised during the campaign asks Karma Gad

Karma Gad, Mansfield College, speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Has No Confidence in His Majesty's Government.

This is the first speech of eight.

This speaker is a competitive...


Calvin Bailey MP argues Labour government is hard at work delivering on policy for the electorate

Calvin Bailey MBE MP speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Has No Confidence in His Majesty's Government.

This is the sixth speech of eight.

Mr Bailey was elected as the Member...


Debate Highlights | This House Has No Confidence in His Majesty's Government


Starmer's Labour government is ambitious & building a better Britain already, argues Anya Trofimova

Anya Trofimova, St John's College, speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Has No Confidence in His Majesty's Government.

This is the second speech of eight.

This speaker is a...


Tobias Ellwood argues it's not in Britain's interest to debate confidence in this Labour government

Lieutenant Colonel The Right Honourable Tobias Ellwood speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Has No Confidence in His Majesty's Government.

This is the final speech of eight....


Richard Holden MP says we can't have confidence in this Labour government as it doesn't know itself

The Right Honourable Richard Holden MP speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Has No Confidence in His Majesty's Government.

This is the seventh speech of eight.

Mr Holden is...


Kevin Bonavia MP says Labour is governing for the long term future by taking tough decisions

Kevin Bonavia MP speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Has No Confidence in His Majesty's Government.

This is the fourth speech of eight.

Mr Bonavia is the Member of Parliament...


Lord Peter Mandelson addresses the Oxford Union as he runs to be Chancellor of the University

"Lord Peter Mandelson addresses the Oxford Union as he stands for election as Chancellor of Oxford University.

Lord Mandelson attended St Catherine's College Oxford in the 1970s and went on...


Lord Peter Mandelson on running to be Oxford University Chancellor, Israel-Palestine & tuition fees

"Lord Peter Mandelson takes questions from Oxford Union President Ebrahim Osman-Mowafy and the Oxford Union audience as he runs for the Chancellorship of the University.

Lord Mandelson attended...


Dr Husam Zomlot on getting aid to Palestine, dissent in the West Bank & the USA's role with Israel

Dr Husam Zomlot, Palestine's Ambassador to the UK, takes questions from the Oxford Union audience on how to get aid to Palestine and getting countries to recognise the ICJ's ruling on Israel's...


Ambassador Dr Husam Zomlot on the need to define Israel's borders & Palestine's right to statehood

Palestine's Ambassador to the UK Dr Husam Zomlot speaks with Oxford Union President Ebrahim Osman-Mowafy about whether President Mahmoud Abbas should convene an election, Israel's right to...


Ambassador Husam Zomlot addresses the Oxford Union on the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict

Palestinian Ambassador to the UK Dr Husam Zomlot returns to the Oxford Union to discuss the fallout from October 7th and escalating conflict between Israel, Palestine, Lebanon & Iran.

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Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on the need for nuclear energy & his lifelong commitment to Pakistani democracy

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, answers questions from the Oxford Union audience about the quality of Pakistani politicians, the country's economic development and...


Former Pakistani PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on his route into politics & his country's future

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, speaks with Oxford Union president, Louis Wilson, about his time in prison, the military's role in Pakistani politics and his decision...


David Baddiel Questioned by Oxford University Students

NB: This event took place on 9th June 2023

Starting out in the Cambridge Footlights, David Baddiel has enjoyed a long and successful career in comedy. Examples of his work include writing...


Debate Highlights | This House Believes Britain is no longer a Fighting Force

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Britain remains a fighting force able to defend itself & its allies, says Israr Khan 2/6

Israr Khan, Regent's Park College, speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes Britain is no longer a Fighting Force.

This is the second speech of six.

This speaker is a competiti...


Lord Robothan argues that if you want peace, you must prepare for war but Britain is failing 3/6

Lord Robothan speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes Britain is no longer a Fighting Force.

This is the third speech of six.

Lord Robothan served as MP for South Leicestersh...


Gen Sir Graeme Lamb argues UK remains a fighting force thanks to British will & determination6/6

Lieutenant General Sir Graeme Lamb speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes Britain is no longer a Fighting Force.

This is the final speech of six.

Sir Graeme Lamb was...


The British Armed Forces need more investment to face mounting global threats says Louis Wilson 1/6

Louis Wilson, Christ Church College, speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes Britain is no longer a Fighting Force.

This is the first speech of six.

This speaker is a...


General Sir Richard Barrons argues UK Armed Forces need more numbers, training & investment 5/6

General Sir Richard Barrons speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes Britain is no longer a Fighting Force.

This is the fifth speech of six.

Sir Richard was Deputy Chief...


Maya Bodnick | This House Would Fight for Democracy, Liberty & the Rule of Law Abroad | 1/8


Sultan Khokhar | This House Would Fight for Democracy, Liberty & the Rule of Law Abroad | 6/8


Matthew Dick | This House Would Fight for Democracy, Liberty & the Rule of Law Abroad | 2/8


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Ambassador Peter Galbraith | This House Would Fight for Democracy, Liberty & Rule of Law Abroad  8/8


Prof. Stephen Zunes | This House Would Fight for Democracy, Liberty & the Rule of Law Abroad | 4/8


Fawzia Koofi | This House Would Fight for Democracy, Liberty & the Rule of Law Abroad | 3/8


Ambassador John Bolton | This House Would Fight for Democracy, Liberty & the Rule of Law Abroad  7/8


Urmas Reinsalu | This House Would Fight for Democracy, Liberty & the Rule of Law Abroad | 5/8


US author & politician Marianne Williamson on the implications of a second Trump presidential term

Former US Presidential candiate, Marianne Williamson, talks about the biggest failing of modern US politicians, crippling college debt & the implications of a second Trump term.

Ms Williamson...


Former US Presidential candidate Marianne Williamson on the challenges facing the United States now

Former US Presidential candiate, Marianne Williamson, addresses the Oxford Union on the need for universal healthcare and the growth of corporate profit at the expense of the average American....


Highlights | This House Would Fake it Til You Make It


Count Binface argues there is no need to fake it as there's nothing like the real deal 6/6

In the final speech of this term's comedy debate, Count Binface argues in opposition of the motion that This House Would Fake it Til You Make It.

This is the final speech of six.

Count Binface...


YouTuber Caspar Lee argues that Steve Jobs faked it to start Apple, why shouldn't we all? 5/6

In the fifth speech of this term's comedy debate, Caspar Lee argues in proposition of the motion that This House Would Fake it Til You Make It.

This is the fifth speech of six.

Mr Lee is...


Faking it gives you the best chance possible of making it argues Joel Buckley 1/6

In the first speech of this term's comedy debate, Joel Buckley, Regent's Park College, argues in proposition of the motion that This House Would Fake it Til You Make It.

This is the first...


Faking it til you make it often gets you closer to success, argues Ben Murphy 3/6

In the third speech of this term's comedy debate, Joel Buckley, Regent's Park College, argues in proposition of the motion that This House Would Fake it Til You Make It.

This is the third...


Faking it is overrated & does not guarantee success, argues Jake Peto 4/6

In the fourth speech of this term's comedy debate, Jake Peto, Christ Church College, argues in opposition of the motion that This House Would Fake it Til You Make It.

This is the fourth speech...


Pianist and Entertainer Harry The Piano Performs at The Oxford Union (Shigeru Kawai Concert Series)


DJ Steve Aoki speaks about playing Coachella, learning from failure & his Asian American identity

American DJ & record producer, Steve Aoki, answers questions from the Oxford Union audience about trends in the music industry, the impact of AI on creativity and the value of failure.

Aoki...


DJ Steve Aoki on his start in music, throwing cake at his gigs & his love of science fiction & anime

American DJ & record producer, Steve Aoki, speaks to Oxford Union president, Louis Wilson, about his early days DJing & hosting parties and his love of science fiction & anime and his riotous...


Lord Kakkar argues the House of Lords can be improved but an upper chamber remains necessary 4/6

Lord Kakkar speaks in opposisiotn of the motion that This House Believes the House of Lords is Not Fit for Purpose.

This is the final speech of six.

Lord Kakkar is an emeritus professor...


The House of Lords needs reform but is fit for purpose argues Silvan Bennett-Schaar 2/6

Silvan Bennett-Shaar, Brasenose College, speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes the House of Lords is Not Fit for Purpose.

This is the second speech of six.

This speaker...


Lord Bilimoria argues the House of Lords represents value for money given members' expertise 6/6

Lord Bilimoria speaks in opposisiotn of the motion that This House Believes the House of Lords is Not Fit for Purpose.

This is the final speech of six.

Lord Bilimoria is the founder and...


The House of Lords is far too big & undemocratic due to life appointments says Zagham Farhan 3/6

Zagham Farhan, University College, speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes the House of Lords is Not Fit for Purpose.

This is the third speech of six.

This speaker is...


Highlights | This House Believes the House of Lords is Not Fit for Purpose

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Sir Vince Cable argues for the abolition of the House of Lords as it's corrupted & too expensive 5/6

Sir Vince Cable speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes the House of Lords is Not Fit for Purpose.

This is the fifth speech of six.

Sir Vince Cable is the former leader...


The House of Lords is not representative of the UK & so not fit for purpose argues Jenny Heath 1/6

Jenny Heath, Oriel College, speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes the House of Lords is Not Fit for Purpose.

This is the first speech of six.

This speaker is a competitive...


Patrick J Adams on mental health, his love of directing & his opinion of how Suits ended

Suits star Patrick J Adams takes questions from the Oxford Union audience about playing Mike Ross on the show, his time in high school in Toronto and what - if anything - he has learned about...


Suits star Patrick J Adams talks about realising the show was a hit  & managing nerves as an actor

Suits star Patrick J Adams speaks to Oxford Union President Louis Wilson about his time on the show as well as his start in acting.

Adams starred as Mike Ross in Suits from 2011 to 2019 as...


Lord Vaizey argues that British museums represent an outdated version of Britain 5/6

Lord Vaizey speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes British Museums Are Not Very British.

This is the fifth speech of six.

Lord Vaizey of Didcot is a Conservative peer...


British museums can't be British as most artefacts were stolen from abroad,says Aliyyah Gbadamosi1/6

Aliyyah Gbadamosi, University College, speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes British Museums Are Not Very British.

This is the first speech of six.

This speaker is...


Gary Vikan argues that while the British Museum faces problems, there are solutions to save it 4/6

Gary Vikan speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes British Museums are Not Very British.

This is the fourth speech of six.

Mr Vikan was Director of the Walters Art Museum...


Willie Jackson says it is very British to have museums full of items stolen from other countries 6/6

Willie Jackson speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes British Museums are Not Very British.

This is the final speech of six.

The Honourable Willie Jackson is a Labour...


Highlights | This House Believes British Museums Are Not Very British

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British museums respresent everything that we should recognise as inappropriate, says Karma Gad 3/6

Karma Gad, Mansfield College, speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes British Museums Are Not Very British.

This is the third speech of six.

This speaker is a competitive...


Controversial artefacts in museums tell the true story of Britain's history, says Shermar Pryce 2/6

Shermar Pryce, University College, speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes British Museums are Not Very British.

This is the second speech of six.

This speaker is a competitiv...


Mark Drakeford, fmr First Minister of Wales, on Brexit, his hopes for devolution & the UK's future

Former First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford answers questions on attracting young people back to Wales, the absence of Brexit from the general election build-up and his hope that an incoming...


Former First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford on the electoral system & Wales' place in the UK

Former First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford addresses the Oxford Union on the health of democracy in the United Kingdom ahead of the upcoming general election, his firm belief in devolution...


Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Chandrachud on the role of law in the lives of those it affects

Dhananjaya Chandrachud is the 50th & current Chief Justice of India. He has served in the role since November 2022 after being appointed to the Supreme Court of India in 2016.

He was educated...


Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Chandrachud speaks about the role of judges in humanising the law

Dhananjaya Chandrachud is the 50th & current Chief Justice of India. He has served in the role since November 2022 after being appointed to the Supreme Court of India in 2016.

Here he speaks...


Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi on protest, the climate crisis & getting more women into politics

Speaker Emerita, Nancy Pelosi, takes questions from Oxford Union president, Louis Wilson, as well as the Union audience about the importance of women getting into politics, the most effective...


Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi on Benazir Bhutto & the importance of young people in democracy

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi addresses the Oxford Union about former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto and the importance of young people engaging in civic & democratic processes.

A...


Graham Stringer MP argues that the police have at times abandoned the public when fighting crime 3/6

Graham Stringer MP speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes the Police Do Not Serve the People.

This is the third speech of six.

Mr Stringer is the Labour Member of Parliament...


Leroy Logan MBE argues that the police needs culture change to build trust & serve all people 5/6

Leroy Logan MBE speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes the Police Do Not Serve the People.

This is the fifth speech of six.

Mr Logan is a former police superintendent...


We should acknowledge when the police success & not only focus on mistakes, says Raza Nazar 4/6

Raza Nazar, Trinity College, speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes the Police Do Not Serve the People.

This is the fourth speech of six.

This speaker is a competitive...


Police are failing to solve crime & failing to serve the people, argues Ashling Sugrue 1/6

Ashling Sugrue, Kellogg College, speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes the Police Do Not Serve the People.

This is the first speech of six.

This speaker is a competitive...


Police in Britain perform a thankless but vital task in keeping us safe, argues Conor Boyle 2/6

Conor Boyle, Queen's College, speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes the Police Do Not Serve the People.

This is the second speech of six.

This speaker is a competitive...


Debate Highlights | This House Believes The Police Do Not Serve the People


Andy Cooke argues that the UK police are not perfect but they are still the best in the world 6/6

Andy Cooke speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes the Police Do Not Serve the People.

This is the final speech of six.

Mr Cooke is His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Constabula...


England captain Leah Williamson speaks about her career in football & impact of her team's success

England captain & Arsenal star Leah Williamson addresses the Oxford Union.

Ms Williamson led the England football team to victory in the UEFA European Championship in 2022; she has also represente...


England captain Leah Williamson on diversity in the squad & playing in Arsenal's Emirates' stadium

England captain & Arsenal star Leah Williamson answers questions from the Oxford Union audience on the lack of diversity in the England women's squad when compared with the men's game, suggestions...


Leah Williamson on the importance of representation in football & research into women's injuries

England captain & Arsenal star Leah Williamson speaks with Oxford Union Librarian, Isabelle Horrocks-Taylor about changes in the England squad and the need for research into the impact of sport...


Succession star J. Smith-Cameron on getting her start in acting & mirroring Nancy Pelosi's wardrobe

Actor J. Smith-Cameron speaks to Oxford Union president, Louis Wilson, about her time on the HBO hit TV series, Succession and how she originally got into acting.

Prior to finding global fame...


Succession star J. Smith-Cameron on Geri & Roman's relationship & working with Jesse Armstrong

Actor J. Smith-Cameron answers questions from the Oxford Union audience on her favourite moment in Succession, working with the show's writer & creator Jesse Armstrong as well as how she approaches...


The EU lacks a clear leader & the problems facing it are unsolvable, argues Robert McGlone 2/6

Robert McGlone, St John's College, speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes the EU has a Bright Future.

This is the second speech of six.

This speaker is a competitive...


Expansion & collaboration are reasons for the EU's bright future, says Isabelle Horrocks-Taylor 1/6


Debate Highlights | This House Believes the EU has a Bright Future

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The EU's future is not bright thanks to its own leadership, says Santiago Bedoya-Pardo 4/6

, speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes the EU has a Bright Future.

This is the fourth speech of six.

This speaker is a competitive debater and the views expressed...


The EU's strength lies in cooperation & opportunities for young people, says Karel van Oosterom 3/6

His Excellency Karel van Oosterom speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes the EU has a Bright Future.

This is the third speech of six.

Karel van Oosterom is the Ambassador...


Mark Francois argues the EU is failing due to things like over-regulation & falling birth rates 6/6

The Right Honourable Mark Francois MP speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes the EU has a Bright Future.

This is the final speech of six.

Mr Francois has been the Conservat...


Ferenc Kumin argues the EU's future remains bright as long as it focuses on peace & prosperity 5/6

His Excellency Ferenc Kumin speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes the EU has a Bright Future.

This is the fifth speech of six.

Ferenc Kumin is the Hungarian Ambassador...


Michel Barnier Questioned by Oxford University Students


Climate policy seeks to save lives particularly those in poorer countries, says Makkunda Sharma 6/6

Makkunda Sharma, St Hugh's College, speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes International Climate Policy is Neo-Imperialist.

This is the final speech of six.

This speaker...


Debate Highlights | This House Believes International Climate Policy is Neo-Imperialist


Prof Noel Healy details the Global North's broken promises on combating the climate crisis 5/6

Professor Noel Healy speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes International Climate Policy is Neo-Imperialist.

This is the fifth speech of six.

Mr Healy is a professor...


History can't be overlooked when creating current global climate policy, says Zarin Fariha 3/6

Zarin Fariha, Wadham College, speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes International Climate Policy is Neo-Imperialist.

This is the third speech of six.

This speaker is...


All countries must make tough choices in fighting the climate crisis says Prajwal Pandey 4/6

Prajwal Pandey, New College, speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes International Climate Policy is Neo-Imperialist.

This is the fourth speech of six.

This speaker is...


International climate collaboration is globally vital, not neo-imperialism argues Moosa Harraj 2/6

Moosa Harraj, Balliol College, speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes International Climate Policy is Neo-Imperialist.

This is the second speech of six.

This speaker...


Global climate policy affects the world unevenly, hitting poorer nations hardest - Ammar Ansari 1/6

Ammar Ansari, Kellogg College, speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes International Climate Policy is Neo-Imperialist.

This is the first speech of six.

This speaker...


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Populism is democratic, it's the checks & balances that fail us, says Sultan Khokhar 2/6

Sultan Khokhar, Lincoln College, speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes Populism is a Threat to Democracy.

This is the second speech of six.

This speaker is a competitive...


Populism is a foundational element of democracy, manipulated by demagogues, argues Oscar Whittle 4/6

Oscar Whitle, St John's College, speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes Populism is a Threat to Democracy.

This is the fourth speech of six.

This speaker is a competitive...


Winston Marshall argues that populism is not a threat democracy, but rather is democracy itself 6/6

Winston Marshall speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes Populism is a Threat to Democracy.

Mr Marshall is the host of The Winston Marshall Show, and was previously a member...


Oli Dugmore argues populism is a threat to democracy & the greatest challenge of our times 3/6

Oli Dugmore speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes Populism is a Threat to Democracy.

Mr Dugmore is a journalist & podcaster and head of PoliticsJOE, the politics arm...


Populists offer simple solutions that fall short of solving complex problems, says Rachel Haddad 1/6

Rachel Haddad, Balliol College, speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes Populism is a Threat to Democracy.

This is the first speech of six.

This speaker is a competitive...


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Nancy Pelosi argues that populism is a threat to democracy due to voters being manipulated 5/6

Nancy Pelosi speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes Populism is a Threat to Democracy.

Ms Pelosi is the Speaker Emerita of the US House of Representatives. She was the...


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Alexis McGivern | This House Has No Faith in Net Zero Before 2035 | 5 of 8


Prof. Mike Berners-Lee | This House Has No Faith in Net Zero Before 2035 | 3 of 8


Lewis Fisher | This House Has No Faith in Net Zero Before 2035 | 2 of 8


Rt. Hon. Chris Skidmore OBE | This House Has No Faith in Net Zero Before 2035 | 6 of 8


Dr Ewan McGaughey | This House Has No Faith in Net Zero Before 2035 | 7 of 8


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Palki Sharma | This House Believes That Modi’s India is on the Right Path  | 3/8


Prashant Bhushan | This House Believes That Modi’s India is on the Right Path  | 6/8


Akash Banerjee | This House Believes That Modi’s India is on the Right Path  | 5/8


Ashok Dhawale | This House Believes That Modi’s India is on the Right Path  | 4/8


Baroness Verma | This House Believes That Modi’s India is on the Right Path  | 7/8


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ITV's Robert Peston & Kishan Koria answer questions on wokery and the importance of voting

Journalists Robert Peston & Kishan Koria take questions from the Oxford Union audience on getting more women into politics, woke culture and getting involved in politics.

Robert Peston is...


ITV's Robert Peston & Kishan Koria on the need for political reform in Britain & to prepare for AI

Journalists Robert Peston & Kishan Koria speak to Oxford Union president Hannah Edwards about their new book 'Bust', what their biggest concerns are for Britain and what Britain can learn from...


Trying everything once can lead to trouble according to Louis Wilson 2/6

Louis Wilson, Christchurch College, speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Would Try Everything Once.

This is the second speech of six.

This speaker is a competitive debater and...


We should try anything once enriches our lives & expands our horizons, says comedian Riki Msindo 3/6

Riki Msindo, comedian, speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Would Try Anything Once.

Mr Msindo is a comedian and winner of the Chortle Student Comedy Award in 2023.

This is...


YouTuber Archie Manners insists trying everything once is a very bad idea 6/6

Archie Manners, comedian & magician, speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Would Try Everything Once.

Mr Manners is the other half of Josh & Archie on YouTube.

This is the final...


TikToker Rufus Rice argues against trying everything once, pointing out how dangerous it is 4/6

Rufus Rice, comedian & podcast host, speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Would Try Everything Once.

Mr Rice is a TikToker and podcast host.

This is the fourth speech of six....


YouTuber Josh Pieters argues in favour of trying everything once in order to solve many problems 5/6

Josh Pieters, YouTuber, speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Would Try Everything Once.

Mr Pieters is one half of Josh & Archie on YouTube.

This is the fifth speech of six....


It's important - & fun - to try everything once argues Hannah Edwards 1/6

Hannah Edwards, Lincoln College, speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Would Try Everything Once.

This is the first speech of six.

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YouTuber & singer Gabbie Hanna speaks about internet fame, meme culture & authenticity online

Gabbie Hanna answers questions from the Oxford Union audience

Ms Hanna has released two studio albums and written both plays and books. She took a break from social media in 2022 after she...


YouTuber & singer Gabbie Hanna speaks about becoming famous on social media & her music career

Gabbie Hanna speaks to Oxford Union president Hannah Edwards about becoming famous on Vine and how she handled fame at a young age.

Ms Hanna has released two studio albums and written both...


Aida Garifullina sings "Serenada" by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (7/8)

Prominent opera icon Aida Garifullina performs a series of arias and songs at The Oxford Union accompanied by Christian Wilson, Director of Music at Keble College, The University of Oxford....


Aida Garifullina sings "Ave Maria" by Franz Schubert (8/8)


Highlights | This House Believes We Have The Right To Judge The Private Lives of Public Figures


What interests the public shouldn't negate a person's right to privacy, argues Chris Collins

Chris Collins, Corpus Christi College, speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes we have the Right to Judge the Private Lives of Public Figures.

This is the second speech...


We are entitled to scrutinise those who influence us & whose decisions impact us, argues Israr Khan

Israr Khan, Regents Park College, speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes we have the Right to Judge the Private Lives of Public Figures.

This is the third speech of six....


Camilla Tominey argues we can judge the private lives of celebrities because they invite us to do so

Journalist Camilla Tominey speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes we have the Right to Judge the Private Lives of Public Figures.

This is the fifth speech of six.

Ms...


Privacy is a basic right & can't be overlooked in favour of the public interest, argues Lord Faulks

Lord Edward Faulks KC speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes we have the Right to Judge the Private Lives of Public Figures.

This is the fourth speech of six.

Lord Faulks...


Love Islander Sharon Gaffka argues that judgement of public figures can lead to tragic consequences

Sharon Gaffka speaks in oppositon of the motion that This House Believes we have the Right to Judge the Private Lives of Public Figures.

This is the final speech of six.

Ms Gaffka appeared...


Aida Garifullina sings "Mattinata" by Ruggero Leoncavallo. (5/8)


Aida Garifullina sings "How beautiful it is here" by Sergei Rachmaninoff. (6/8)


Aida Garifullina sings "Songs My Mother Taught Me" by Antonín Dvořák. (3/8)


Aida Garifullina sings "Élégie" by Jules Massenet. (4/8)


Aida Garifullina sings "O mio babbino caro" from the opera Gianni Schicchi by Giacomo Puccini (1/8)


Aida Garifullina sings "Quando m'en vo" from the opera La Boheme by Giacomo Puccini (2/8)


Winner of The Apprentice Tim Campbell talks about working for Lord Alan Sugar & valuing education

Tim Campbell MBE speaks to Oxford Union president Hannah Edwards about going from appearing on The Apprentice as a contestant to sitting alongside Lord Sugar as an adviser as well as the importance...


Apprentice star Tim Campbell on the show's editing, his favourite candidates & how to succeed

Tim Campbell MBE takes questions from the Oxford Union audience on the reality of the personalities on The Apprentice and what advice he would give budding entrepreneurs.

Mr Campbell won the...


Sir Lindsay Hoyle talks about working in the House of Commons & taking Nancy Pelosi to Chorley

Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Linsdsay Hoyle, addresses the Oxford Union on topics from the history of the role of Speaker and bringing the Speakers of the G7 nations to Lancashire and...


Chidera Eggerue argues that women sacrifice too much in love as a way to maintain a relationship

Author & host of podcast The Slumflower Hour, Chidera Eggerue speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes Women Have to Sacrifice Too Much in Love.

This is the third speech...


Women have to sacrifice so much in love due to societal expectations, argues Manon Hammond

Manon Hammond, Lincoln College, speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes Women Have to Sacrifice Too Much in Love.

This is the first speech of six.

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To say that they sacrifice too much in love ignores decades of progress for women, says Karma Gad

Karma Gad, Mansfield College, speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes Women Have to Sacrifice Too Much in Love.

This is the second speech of six.

This speaker is a competitive...


Dana Denis-Smith argues that women do not sacrifice too much just because they choose love

Lawyer, activist and CEO of Obelisk Support, Dana Denis-Smith, speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes Women Have to Sacrifice Too Much in Love.

This is the fourth speech...


Lottie Moss argues that women regularly make many kinds of sacrifices for romantic & parental love

Model Lottie Moss speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes Women Have to Sacrifice Too Much in Love.

This is the fifth speech of six.

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Love Islander Olivia Hawkins maintains women do not sacrifice - they are free to make life choices

Actor & former Love Island contestant, Olivia Hawkins, speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes Women Have to Sacrifice Too Much in Love.

This is the final speech of six....


Dame Melinda Simmons speaks about the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war & Zelenskyy's biggest blind spot

Former UK Ambassador to Ukraine, Dame Melinda Simmons, answers questions from the Oxford Union audience on the likelihood of Russia threatening other former Soviet countries, Zelenskyy's leadership...


Former UK Ambassador to Ukraine Dame Melinda Simmons talks about life in a warzone & trolling Russia

Dame Melinda Simmons speaks to Oxford Union President, Hannah Edwards, about her time as the UK's Ambassador to Ukraine as the war with Russia began. Dame Melinda talks about the changes in...


Comedian Phil Wang speaks about working with Timothee Chalamet in Wonka & his best and worst gigs

Comedian Phil Wang speaks to Oxford Union president Hannah Edwards about his start in comedy during his time at Cambridge University, breaking his arm in front of Timothee Chalament and working...


Comedian Phil Wang answers questions about cancel culture, Taskmaster & his favourite comedy shows

Comedian Phil Wang answers questions from the Oxford Union audience about appearing on Taskmaster, his concerns about being cancelled and the democratisation of comedy thanks to social media....


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Ross Skowronski argues that Ukraine should not negotiate with Russia because they are bullies

Ross Skowronski speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes Ukraine Should Negotiate with Russia to End the War Now.

This is the fourth speech of six.

Mr Skowronski is the...


Lord Houghton argues that Ukraine should not negotiate a peace with Russia that it does not want

Lord Houghton speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes Ukraine Should Negotiate with Russia to End the War Now.

This is the final speech of six.

Lord Houghton is the former...


Negotiating with Russia is futile - just look at their track record, argues Ukrainian Rachel Haddad

Rachel Haddad, Balliol College speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes Ukraine Should Negotiate with Russia to End the War Now.

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Ukraine must negotiate with Russia as the war threatens the Western alliance, says James Lawson

James Lawson, Magdalen College, speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes Ukraine Should Negotiate with Russia to End the War Now.

This is the third speech of six.

This...


Ukraine should negotiate with Russia due to reduction of vital foreign aid, argues Finley Armstrong

Finley Armstrong, Regent's Park College, speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Believes Ukraine Should Negotiate with Russia to End the War Now.

This is the first speech of six....


Communist activist Robert Griffiths argues Labour is not enough of a change from the Tories 3/6

Robert Griffiths, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Great Britain, speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Does Not Know What Labour Stands For.

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Sir Jacob Rees Mogg highlights the ways in which Labour is more & more like the Tory party 5/6

Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Does Not Know What Labour Stands For.

The Right Honourable Sir Jacob is the Conservative MP for North East Somerset....


Labour have the policies to improve the UK as the government should be doing, says Anita Okunde 2/6

Anita Okunde, Magdalen College, speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Does Not Know What Labour Stands For.

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Labour stands for something, just look at their progressive policies, says former advisor Joe Moore

Joe Moore speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Does Not Know What Labour Stands For.

Mr Moore is a former advisor to Angela Rayner MP when Ms Rayner was the Shadow Secretary...


We know Labour well enough to know life would be different under their rule, says Ali Khosravi 4/6

Ali Khosravi, Balliol College, speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Does Not Know What Labour Stands For.

Mr Khosravi is a member of the Oxford Labour Club.

This is the fourth...


Molly Bloom talks about rebuilding her life after her arrest & seeing Jessica Chastain portray her

Molly Bloom started running a poker game in Los Angeles in 2007 - the game attracted some of the biggest names in Hollywood as well as sports, politics and tech. Players included Tobey Maguire,...


Molly Bloom talks about the celebrities at her poker game & choosing not to work with the FBI


Former official Craig Mokhiber argues that the United Nations must reform in order to succeed 7/8

Craig Mokhiber speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Has No Confidence in the United Nations.

Mr Mokhiber resigned from his position in the United Nations, as a human rights...


Lord Hannay argues that while the United Nations is struggling it is the best hope we've got 8/8

Lord Hannay speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Has No Confidence in the United Nations.

Lord Hannay is a British diplomat and was the UN Special Representative for Cyprus from...


The UN is an imperfect global tool working in an equally imperfect world, argues Shaezmina Khan 2/8

Shaezmina Khan, Kellogg College, opens the case for the opposition of the motion that This House Has No Confidence in the United Nations.

This is the second speech of eight.

This speaker...


Diplomat Angela Kane explains the value of the UN through its work in warzones & famines 6/8

Angela Kane speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Has No Confidence in the United Nations.

Ms Kane is the former UN High Representative for Disarmament Affairs & Under-Secretary...


James Kariuki sets out the positive impacts of the United Nations around the world 4/8

James Kariuki speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Has No Confidence in the United Nations.

Mr Kariuki is the UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations.

This...


The UN is outdated, unruly & no longer able to achieve its aims, argues Ben Murphy 1/8

Ben Murphy, St Anne's College, opens the case for the proposition of the motion that This House Has No Confidence in the United Nations.

This is the first speech of eight.

The speaker is...


Veto power is one of many reasons why the UN is impotent & failing, says James MacKenzie 5/8

James MacKenzie, St Hilda's College, speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Has No Confidence in the United Nations.

This is the fifth speech of eight.

This speaker is a competitive...


Sir Geoffrey Nice details how member states' own interests cause the failure of the UN's mission 3/8

Sir Geoffrey Nice KC speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Has No Confidence in the United Nations.

Sir Geoffrey is a barrister and judge. He was the lead prosecutor in the trial...


Actor & writer Tom Hanks talks about playing real people & the importance of a film's score

Tom Hanks takes questions from the audience about his writing career, the characters he has played in his many films and the important role music has to play when making a movie.

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Oscar winning actor & writer Tom Hanks gives the Oxford Union an acting lesson

Hollywood legend Tom Hanks gives a truly unique address: by giving an acting lesson - despite admitting he's never had one himself! Learn from the Oscar winner how to be a convincing & memorable...


Tom Hanks talks cinema, streaming services & working with Steven Spielberg vs Nora Ephron

Oscar winning actor, filmmaker & author Tom Hanks talks about his novel The Making of Major Motion Picture Masterpiece and how Nora Ephron liked to rehearse a movie like a play whereas Steven...


Richard Tice argues that the UK can't be failing immigrants as so many people want to come here 6/6

Richard Tice is the final speaker in opposition of the motion that This House Believes that The UK is Failing Immigrants. Mr Tice describes how demand for access to the UK is demonstrative...


The British people - as opposed to politicians - have not failed immigrants, argues Sarah Rana 2/6

Sarah Rana (St Antony's College), OU Graduate Officer, speaks first in opposition of the motion that This House Believes the UK is Failing Immigrants. Ms Rana argues that the UK, when viewed...


Harjap Bhangal describes the false narratives created to blame the UK's problems on immigrants 5/6

Harjap Bhangal is the final speaker in proposition of the motion that This House Believes the UK is Failing Immigrants. Mr Bhangal is an immigration lawyer. He describes how the media, the...


Public opinion on immigration is warped by fearmongering & rhetoric, argues Ebrahim Osman Mowafy 1/8

Ebrahim Osman Mowafy, Oxford Union Librarian, speaks first for the proposition of the motion that This House Believes The UK is Failing Immigrants. Mr Mowafy explains how communities with less...


The UK government is not failing immigrants but strives to protect them, says Prajwal Pandey 4/6

Prajwal Pandey, New College, speaks second in opposition of the motion that This House Believes the UK is Failing Immigrants. Mr Pandey details his own experience as an immigrant to the UK...


Peredur Owen Griffiths lists current policies which he claims are failing immigrants in the UK 3/6

Peredur Owen Griffiths, MS, Plaid Cymru, speaks second in proposition of the motion that This House Believes the UK is Failing Immigrants. Mr Griffiths details the Welsh government's policies...


Jonny Wilkinson talks about New Zealand & South Africa dominating rugby & reframing stress & anxiety

World Cup winner Jonny Wilkinson answers questions from the Oxford Union audience about the benefits of reframing stress and anxiety.  He discusses what it is about South Africa & New Zealand...


Rugby legend Jonny Wilkinson talks about that World Cup drop goal & who will win the Six Nations

England Rugby legend Jonny Wilkinson speaks to Oxford Union President, Hannah Edwards (Lincoln College), about how to be a good team captain and how he was affected by bad leadership. Their...


Nick Jenkins, Moonpig founder, discusses being an entrepreneur in the UK & his lessons in business

Former Dragon and founder of Moonpig, Nick Jenkins, answers questions about life in Russia working in commodities, failing before he experienced success and that infamous Moonpig jingle.
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Oxford Union Treasurer, Finlay Armstrong (Regents Park College), speaks to Nick Jenkins about his challenges in founding the online greeting card company Moonpig and what it was like to live...


Influencing creates greed and questionable behaviour in pursuit of a payday, argues Bronwen Price

Bronwen Price, Senior Access Officer - Oxford Union, speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Regrets the Influence of Influencers. Ms Price talks about the increase in consumerism...


Sophia Smith Galer laments the absence of regulation & support from big tech for influencers

Journalist, author and content creator, Sophia Smith Galer speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Regrets the Influence of Influencers. Ms Smith Galer focuses on the lack of regulation...


Love Island winner Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu highlights the positive impacts influencers have on audiences

Love Island winner, Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Regrets the Influence of Influencers. Ms Cülcüloğlu is also an actress and model and competed...


Lord Stephen Parkinson stresses the need to question all of those who seek to influence us

Conservative peer, Lord Stephen Parkinson, speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Regrets the Influence of Influencers. Lord Parkinson is Arts & Heritage Minister in the House...


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The majority of influencers are well-intentioned & care about their communities, says Tom Elliott

Tom Elliott, Treasurer - Oxford Union, speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Regrets the Influence of Influencers.

This is the second speech of eight.

This speaker is a competitive...


It's patronising to say people only buy or believe things due to influencers, argues Ruby Granger

"StudyTuber" & Oxford University student, Ruby Granger speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Regrets the Influence of Influencers.

This is the fourth speech of eight.

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Today's influencers are more diverse & representative than ever, argues Priya Mahan

Priya Mahan, Lady Margaret Hall, speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Regrets the Influence of Influencers. Ms Mahan points out that influencers pre-date social media, but the...


Influencer marketing is a dangerous industry which people shouldn't trust, warns Joshua Platt

Joshua Platt, St Hilda's College, speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Regrets the Influence of Influencers. Mr Platt highlights the threat of conspiracy theory rabbit holes...


Manchester rapper Aitch speaks about his career & his work with the Down's Syndrome Association

British rapper Aitch rose to fame when he was just a teenager after a friend uploaded a video of him freestyling to YouTube. Since then, he has worked with Ashanti, Ed Sheeran & appeared on...


British rapper Aitch answers questions about how to be successful in music & working with Ed Sheeran

Manchester-born rapper Aitch takes questions from the Oxford Union audience about the most important thing to focus on when trying to get a record deal, wrapping his head around hanging out...


Sebastian Gorka explains why America - and the world - needs President Trump back in office

Sebastian Gorka speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Fears the Return of Trump's America. Mr Gorka is a broadcaster and commentator with a show on NewsMax TV, an American conservative...


April Ryan explains that Trump's attitude to last election mean we should fear his return to power

April Ryan speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Fears The Return of Trump's America.

Ms Ryan is a journalist and author - currently the White House corresponent for The Grio,...


We should fear China & Biden staying in office more than Trump returning, argues Charlie Chadwick

Charlie Chadwick, St Anne's College, speaks in propostion of the motion that This House Fears the Return of Trump's America.

This is the final speech of six.

This speaker is a competitive...


Larry Sanders lists Trump's moves on Covid, taxes & climate as reasons to fear his return to office

Former Green Party Health & Social Care spokesperson, Larry Sanders speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Fears the Return of Trump's America.

Mr Sanders is the older brother...


Trump's behaviour & hateful rhetoric mean we should fear his return, says Isabelle Horrocks-Taylor

Isabelle Horrocks-Taylor, Balliol College, speaks in proposition of the motion that This House Fears The Return of Trump's America.

This is the first speech of six.

This speaker is a competitive...


Trump voters must be embraced - not feared - & their concerns listened to, argues Oliver Jones-Lyons

Oliver Jones-Lyons, Christ Church College, speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Fears The Return of Trump's America.

This is the second speech of six.

This speaker is a competitive...


Debate | This House Fears The Return of Trump's America


Sports promoter Eddie Hearn talks about boxing, stepping out of his father's shadow & women's sports

Sports promoter, Eddie Hearn, is most famous for his work in the world of boxing. In this interview he speaks to Oxford Union President Disha Hegde about his career, his dedication to the success...


Promoter Eddie Hearn talks about the challenges of boxing negotiation, regrets and his envy of UFC

Sports promoter Eddie Hearn takes questions from the audience at the Oxford Union. He talks about why he has no regrets, the advice he hasn't taken in his career and highlights just how differently...


Artist & composer A.R Rahman talks about the importance of failure & taking inspiration from his dad

A.R. Rahman is an Indian musical artist, composer and record producer who has worked with the likes of The Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson & Andrew Lloyd Webber. He won a Golden Globe and two...


A.R Rahman discusses working with young artists, the threat of AI to music & his favourite breakfast

A.R. Rahman answers questions from the Oxford Union audience about he creates his music, how he maintains his mental health and his thoughts on AI in the music industry.

He is an Indian musical...


Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe speaks about her time in prison & meeting Boris Johnson in person

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe speaks to Oxford Union President, Disha Hegde, about her experiences and life since her release from prison Iran. Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe was detained by Iranian government...


Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe speaks about life in prison in Iran & finding strength on hunger strike

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe answers questions from the audience at the Oxford Union. Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe was detained by Iranian government in April 2016 as part of an ongoing dispute between...


Debate Highlights | This House Would Go Vegan

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Disha Hegde highlights unnatural processes in dairy farming & why they mean we should go vegan

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Disha Hegde, St John's College, speaks for the proposition of the motion that This House Would Go Vegan.

This is the first speech...


Katie Hopkins argues for the freedom to choose to not be a vegan

Media personality & commentator Katie Hopkins speaks for the opposition of the motion that This House Would Go Vegan. Ms Hopkins opts for the humorous take on why we shouldn't go vegan.

This...


Dr Chidi Ngwaba lays out the benefits of a vegan diet including longer life & fewer health issues

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Dr Chidi Ngwaba speaks for the proposition of the motion that This House Would Go Vegan. Dr Chidi is a former surgeon and lifestyle...


Joey Carbstrong argues that animals are sentient beings & killing them for food is morally wrong

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Joey Carbstrong speaks for the proposition of the motion that This House Would Go Vegan. Mr Carbstrong is an animal rights activist...


Dr David Rose explains that eating meat & fish can be done in a sustainable way

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Dr David Rose speaks for the opposition of the motion that This House Would Go Vegan. Dr Rose is a Visiting Fellow at Royal Agricultural...


Dr Sailesh Rao explains the positive environmental effects for the world of going vegan

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Dr Sailesh Rao speaks for the proposition of the motion that This House Would Go Vegan. Dr Rao is the founder and executive director...


Manon Hammond talks about the challenges of going vegan & why a lot of us just won't

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Manon Hammond, Lincoln College, speaks for the opposition of the motion that This House Would Go Vegan.

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Hannah Edwards points out the potential local & global issues of switching to a vegan diet

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Hannah Edwards, Lincoln College, speaks for the opposition of the motion that This House Would Go Vegan.

This is the second speech...


Prof Phil Zuckerman asks why God would allow such misery in so many devout countries (3/8)

Phil Zuckerman speaks in proposition of the motion that This House believes that God is a delusion. Mr Zuckerman is a sociologist, author and professor of sociology and secular studies at Pitzer...