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  Some rules and guidelines to help you make the most of the UK Debate Forums.
  
  

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  Upcoming events, new features, board developments and special events (calendar) notifications.
  
  

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  Share resource and reference links with other forum members by posting your favourites here.
  
  

• Troublesome Words

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  Hints on common grammar and spelling confusions
  
  

• Suggestions and Feedback

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  Suggest ideas or post feedback here to help us provide the type of forum you want to use. Constructive criticism is welcome too!
  
  

United Kingdom Political Debates

• Government and Opposition Debates

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  A place to discuss the current and past United Kingdom Government and opposition including Government policies, cabinet and shadow cabinet members, controversies and achievements, etc.
  
  

• UK Political Parties

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  Discuss British Political Parties and debate their policies here.
  
  

• Conservative Party Forum

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  Discuss the conservative party, it's policies and their performance as an opposition party. Are the conservatives ready to become the next government of this country? Have your say here.
  
  

• Labour Party Forum

  21943 posts
  Discussing the labour party, it's performance and it's future.
  
  

• Liberal Democrats Forum

  2949 posts
  Discussing the liberal democrats, their policies and future their ambitions as Britains third party.
  
  

• British National Party Forum

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  Discussing the BNP and its policies.
  
  

• UKIP Forum

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  We are committed to government of the people, by the people, for the people. Those with power to affect our way of life must be answerable to the people.
  
  

• Other Political Parties

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  Discuss political parties that do not have their own board, such as Veritas, the Green Party and other UK Political parties
  
  

• Education Debates

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  Discuss the issues that effect our nations future. Are examinations too easy? Are the education policies of the government letting our kids down? Student debt - should university education be free for all?
  
  

• Society, Health & Welfare Debates

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  Happy with your lot? Discuss the state of our nations health and welfare. Debate issues concerning the society we live in and what the future we create for our children might be like for them.
  
  

• Law And Order Debates

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  Are the laws of the land too tough on criminals or should we adopt a tougher approach to crime and the causes of crime?
  
  

• National Identity Debates

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  Debate the emotive issue of our national identity.
  
  

• Immigration

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  Are our borders secure or are we being flooded with Illegal immigrants. Do we need more migrant workers to do the jobs we hate? Share your views on this emotive issue here
  
  

• Class Identity

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  Discuss class identity, is the gap between rich and poor getting worse or are we better off?
  
  

• Freedom and Privacy Debates

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  Concerned about your rights to be secure from unauthorized disclosure of information? Do you have the power to act, speak or think without imposed restraints? Discuss freedom and privacy issues here.
  
  

• General Political Debates

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  Discuss more general UK political issues that do not fit into one of the specific party or subject boards.
  
  

• Left Wing Politics

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  The main aim of left wing parties and individuals can be said to be social equality for all. Modern left wing parties are more geared towards achieving a diverse society with inclusion for all.
  
  

• Pressure Groups

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  A pressure group can be described as an organised group that does not put up candidates for election, but seeks to influence government policy or legislation.
  
  

• Right Wing Politics

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  The purpose of this sub-forum is to discuss the right-wing ideological positions people take in politics, from moderate positions of Traditionalism, Conservatism, Monarchism, Reactionism, etc, to the far-right ideologies of Fascism, Nazism and it's various offshoots.
  
  

• The British Monarchy & Royal Family

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  A place to discuss the institution of constitutional monarchy in modern Britain, its past, present and future as well as the royal family.
  
  

International Political Debates

• European Union Politics & Debate

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  News and opinions from across the European Union. Discuss Britains role in an ever expanding Europe and the pros and cons of continued membership.
  
  

• Irish Political Debates

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  Discuss the Irish nation, it's people, history and the sensitive issue of the sovereignty over the northern 6 counties.
  
  

• Russian Politics & Debates

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  Russia has struggled in its efforts to build a democratic political system and market economy to replace the social, political, and economic controls of the State Capitalist period (1924-1991).
  
  

• Middle East Politics & Debates

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  Discuss Israel, Palestine and other Middle East issues. Debate the continuing ethnic and insurgent violence in Iraq and what the future may hold for the volatile region.
  
  

• Asian Politics & Debate

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  Discussing Asian news and events.
  
  

• African Politics & Debate

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  Africa in the news. Events and discussions relevant to Africa and her many issues.
  
  

• Australasian Politics & Debates

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  Australasia is the area that includes Australia, New Zealand, New Guinea, and the many smaller islands in the vicinity.
  
  

• American Politics & Debates

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  Issues from North and South America. Debate American politics.
  
  

Global Issues and Events

• From our Own Correspondent

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  Are you living or working outside the United Kingdom? Share your experiences of life as an ex-pat and let us know the benefits, or not, of living the life of a Brit abroard.
  
  

• Security and Defence Debates

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  Discussing global security and defence issues.
  
  

• War on Terror Forum

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  Is the war on terror a winnable war or are our armed forces personnel being killed for political posturing?
  
  

• Environmental & Economic Debates

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  Discussing global warming, world economics, ecology and environmental issues.
  
  

• Religious Debates

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  Discuss, compare, and debate world religions, religion and spirituality and religious justification.
  
  

• World Customs & Culture

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  Discuss world cultures and debate cultural differences. Discuss cultural integration and the effects of cultural isolation.
  
  

• Political History & Ideology

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  Discuss roots and theories of political ideology, iconic political figues and political history.
  
  

General Debate Forums

• Daily News Discussions

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  Discuss the latest news stories and events.
  
  

• Media Bias

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  Are journalists and news producers within the mass media reporting the facts in a neutral, unbias manner? Discuss media bias here.
  
  

• Business and Finance

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  Discuss business and financial news, issues and headline events.
  
  

• Ethics and Philosophy Debates

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  Discuss existence, knowledge and ethics whether theoretical or practical.
  
  

• Science & Technology Debates

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  Discuss Science and Technology trends and advances. Talk about the technology that interests you.
  
  

• Sports Forums and Discussions

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  Talk about your favourite sports - from football to fencing.
  
  

• Football World Cup 2010

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  South Africa 2010 World Cup. Predictions, player reviews, teams and trivia!
  
  

• Conspiracy Theories

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  Rumors of Government complicity abound whenever significant events happen but do the rumors contain any truth? Discuss conspiracy theories here.
  
  

• Review Forum Board

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  Share you opinions of books, films, games, gadgets and gizmos here.
  
  

• Book Reviews

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  Review the books you read and discuss their merits or the issues raised here.
  
  

One to One and Team Debate Challenges

• One-to-One Debate Challenges

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  The UK Debate One-to-One challenge boards. Requests, guidelines and one on one debates.
  
  

• Ships Cat vs Hermaphrodites

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  Ships Cat vs Hermaphrodites debate
  
  

The UK Debate Lounge

• Welcome New Members

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  New to the UK Debate forum? Introduce yourself and welcome new members.
  
  

• General Discussions (Off-Topic Debate)

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  General discussions board for topics that don't fit elsewhere on the UK Debate.
  
  

• Interests & Hobbies

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  What hobbies or interests do you indulge in? Share your passions here.
  
  

• D.I.Y. Forum

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  Share your DIY tips and help others get the job done. Advice on home improvements, decorating, heating, plumbing and electrics.
  
  

• Music Forum

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  What music do you listen too? Talk about making music, musical instruments, song writers and genres.
  
  

• Jokes & Humour

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  Spread a little happiness. Share the lighter side of life.
  
  

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