We had an impressive resumption to our Debating and Interview Club post half term with our St Philip's Group.
There was much to discuss with a budget, the US Presidential election, Halloween / Guy Fawkes celebrations, and the devastating floods in Spain.
We began by looking at whether we should (i.e. the UK) have a say on US elections given the importance of the US and the US President to our economy and in military terms with NATO?
The group remained split at both tellings. Many felt we should have some form of proportional voice, whilst others disliked the sense or potential sense of electoral interference, and would we like such an idea in the UK? There was a strong feeling that much of Europe should have a voice or influence, but there was little of a clear strategy as to how it would work democratically.
We also asked whether the Electoral College system should be retained? or whether the Popular vote should decide a Presidential election? The group again remained split.
On the budget, the group set forth their ideas for priorities:
With Schools and No VAT leading the way, along with Defence spending, Healthcare, tackling Poverty and investing in Housing and Technology.
Well done all!
Yorumlar