Kareena Talwar | This House Believes Britain Is More Divided Than Ever

Kareena Talwar speaks as the third opposition for the motion in the Debating Chamber on Friday 15th November 2024.
This year's General Election proved to be a victory for Britain's smaller parties, as they gained new ground against the Conservatives and the Labour Party. The resulting government has since had no easy introduction to the job; far-right riots across the country, protests of British foreign policy, and growing criticism of government economic policy have defined the first two months of its tenure. This debate asks - have we become a Divided Kingdom?
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Cambridge Union Society Debate Info:
In The Chair: Karina Reed
Taking the Minutes: Leonas Pausch
The Debate Motion title is always preceded in context by the phrase “This House Would”, “This Would Believes”, or simply “This House”.
The Debate motion is typically phrased in Proposition of the argument prior to any votes or speeches, regardless of controversial nature.
Six 10 minute speeches are given, alternating between each Proposition & Opposition speaker of the Debate Motion.
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(As a result it is impractical to provide microphones for Points of Interest and apologise for any issues with audibility)
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At the end of the Debate, all Speakers and audience members cast their vote as they leave the Debating Chamber through doors labelled “AYES” & “NOES”, with the central door exit representing Abstentions.
The Chair calls an announcement shortly after the Debate to confirm the votes.
Results:
Ayes - 9
Abstain - 15
Noes - 74
Full Debate:
• This House Believes Br...
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Thumbnail Photographer: Amina Khawaja
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KAREENA TALWAR
Kareena Talwar is a student speaker that won the right to speak through process of audition.
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I fear it is much more simple than that. Currently, we are simply worried about the numbers!