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| 0 | EDINBURGH: The Scottish Parliament - Committee Room Three |
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| P | Saturday 18th August, 2012 |
| N | 4:30pm |
British Sign Language interpreting provided - if you require BSL interpretation seats or have other access requirements please contact the Festival Team in advance of the event.
Join leading political thinkers and campaigners as they debate the impact of ideas on contemporary politics. Speakers will include Lesley Orr, Action for Children's Woman of Influence 2012; head of Christian Aid Scotland, Kathy Galloway; Ruth Davidson MSP and John Mason MSP. This balloon debate sees one panel member voted off by the audience after each round, giving you the chance to reward rhetorical skill as well as the strength of argument. This debate will be chaired by the Bishop of Edinburgh, the Rt Rev Dr John Armes.
In association with the Scottish Churches Parliamentary Office.
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| 0 | Horse Wynd Edinburgh EH99 1SP |
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| > | www.festivalofpolitics.org.uk |
| ! | 0131 348 5200 |
| ` | All tickets are to be redeemed at the festival reception |