Debaters are thinking people. They think about the world. They think hard. Then they debate. But only after they've thought a lot. Here are some ways of thinking about common debating topics.

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Posted 21st June 2026

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Why did Britain vote to leave the EU?

An analysis of how Leave won the debate in 2016.

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Posted 14th June 2026

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Should we abolish the minimum wage?

Does the minimum wage help or hinder workers?

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Posted 27th April 2026

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Should we create a European army?

Would Europe be safer with a combined military?

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Posted 19th April 2026

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Should we cancel the king's state visit to the US?

Is a royal visit really in Britain's interest?

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Posted 21st February 2026

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Sortition

When is being random a good thing?

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Posted 12th January 2026

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Military service

Should we reintroduce military service?

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Posted 17th November 2025

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Should the BBC be privatised?

Is it time to make the BBC pay its own way?

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Posted 6th November 2025

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Should we have an elected head of state?

Is it time to replace the king with an elected president?

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Posted 7th October 2025

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Do we have a moral duty to welcome immigrants?

Is it the right thing to welcome immigrants?

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Posted 6th October 2025

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Digital ID cards

Are digital ID cards a good idea?

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Posted 22nd September 2025

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Flying the flag

Is it time to ban the display of national flags?

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Posted 16th June 2025

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Should we increase defence spending?

Is this the right time to spend more money on defence?

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Do you want to be a better debater? Then you need to ... Think Like A Debater. Think Like A Debater covers all the major debate topics. Reading it and using it will make you a better debater and a better citizen.

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