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Debate: There’s Not Much Great About Britain
Debate: There’s Not Much Great About Britain
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Length:
67 minutes
Released:
Jan 31, 2020
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Podcast episode
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In this episode, our panel of top speakers battle it out over whether Brits should be proud or ashamed of their country. Is the phrase 'Great Britain' an oxymoron, or is Britain one of the world's most free, open and tolerant societies, therefore making it the best place to live in the world? Listen to this debate, hear the arguments and make up your mind. Arguing in favour of the motion There's Not Much Great About Britain were Peter Hitchens, columnist for the Mail on Sunday, author and broadcaster; and Will Self, novelist, broadcaster and literary critic.Arguing against the motion were Kate Hoey, former Labour MP for Vauxhall; and Sayeeda Warsi, Conservative member of the House of Lords.The debate was chaired by Anthony Seldon, historian and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Buckingham. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Released:
Jan 31, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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