The Union has carried the motion “This House Believes that Margaret Thatcher was Britain’s Greatest Postwar PM” by 126 votes to 110.
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Durham's oldest and largest society. Established in 1842.
- Everyone at the Union would like to wish a HUGE happy birthday to @Markgatiss and, to thank him for coming, we had a special visit from our very own @henryfabird!
- We are proud to be the home of free speech and diversity of thought at Durham, and welcome the Government’s moves to expand this core principle of a free society.
- "It's about democracy. It's really that simple." WATCH @JamesDelingpole oppose the motion 'This House Regrets Brexit'
00:00 - "For some reason the young people feel it's good to attack the old" WATCH @Steven_Woolfe oppose the motion 'This House Regrets Brexit'
00:00 - "At times of crisis, political language is used to disguise lies." WATCH @Andrew_Adonis proposes the case that 'This House Regrets Brexit'
00:00 - Amazing to have Benedict come along, his address was powerful and pertinent - and it was great to see our members so engaged with these timely issues. An absolute pleasureTHREAD: A truly wonderful evening with the Durham Union - dinner with students, then my speech to the Union itself, followed by drinks at the 24 North Bailey Club I spoke with wonderful students, including several #HongKongers, which was very moving and touching /
- Our first address of Easter Term is underway with the brilliant @OKhromeychuk, Director of the @Ukr_Institute, on the history of Ukraine, the ongoing Russian invasion, and her own experience in Britain and Ukraine.
- Replying to @durhamunionWe are very proud to boast the best all female debating team in the world! #wudc
- There sadly won't be a live stream but we will be recording it and uploading it to our YouTube page!
- Replying to @durhamunion
- The Durham Union would like to extend our warmest invitation to Dan, @durhamSU President, to our first debate. We invite you to take part in this great tradition of free debate and expression together.
- Our A Team have made the quarter finals in the World University Debating Championships! Join us in wishing them luck in making it all the way! #wudc
