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Should women be bishops? | Debate of the day

The Church of England is voting on women bishops today. As part of a new debate series, tell us what you think about the ideaToday, the Church of England decides whether women should be bishops. The...

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Should the Conservatives forge an electoral pact with Ukip? | Debate of the day

Tory vice-chairman Michael Fabricant suggests the party would benefit from a strategic electoral relationship with UkipMichael Fabricant, a Conservative vice-chairman, will today tell David Cameron...

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Is the government's welfare-to-work programme working? | Debate of the day

Figures released today show the work programme has fallen short of its target to get long-term unemployed people into jobsFigures released this morning give the first indication of the success, or...

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Who should be Time magazine's person of 2012? | Debate of the day

Forty nominees have been longlisted for the person or idea that, for better or worse, has most influenced events this yearTime magazine has unveiled its longlist for "person of the year". The 40...

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A historic night for Ukip in the byelections? | Debate of the day

The Eurosceptic party came second in two byelections held yesterday, with its leader proclaiming: 'this party is going places'It's not often you hear a politician so upbeat about having lost an...

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What would you like to see in the chancellor's autumn statement? | Debate of...

George Osborne delivers his 'mini-budget' on Wednesday. Tell us what economic measures you think he should be announcingGeorge Osborne has a tough week coming up. Ahead of this Wednesday's autumn...

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Is nursing lacking in compassion? | Debate of the day

Nurses are to be judged on compassion as well as ability – tell us if you have found this virtue wanting in your experience of their careA campaign is being launched by the chief nursing officer for...

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Should Anna Wintour be the next US ambassador to the UK? | Debate of the day

Barack Obama is apparently considering a diplomatic role for the editor-in-chief of American Vogue, but is she qualified?The rumour – and it is far from being confirmed – that Barack Obama is...

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Do you care if credit rating agencies downgrade Britain? | Debate of the day

Tell us what you think the real consequences would be if Fitch did downgrade our AAA ratingThe credit rating agency Fitch has said that Britain is at risk of a downgrade, after the Office for Budget...

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Data bill: what's the right balance between security and liberty online? |...

The communications data bill is causing friction in the coalition. What powers should the government have to track internet use?Deputy prime minister Nick Clegg has told Theresa May, the home...

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Is gay marriage a 'clause IV moment' for Cameron? | Debate of the day

Tories are reportedly deserting the party in droves over gay marriage so tell us if this is make or break time for CameronThe government's plans to introduce gay marriage by 2014 is being dubbed the...

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Fracking for shale gas: the right way forward? | Mark Lynas and David Santillo

A climate change writer and a Greenpeace scientist are here to discuss with you an issue polarising the green movementThe UK government has given the green light to fracking for shale gas – a...

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Should the wealthy get benefits? | Debate of the day

Nick Clegg is calling for an end to universal benefits for older people who can afford to go without them. Tell us what you thinkIt's a debate as old as the welfare state itself. Should some benefits...

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After the Newtown shooting, is it time to talk about mental health and crime?...

A US blogpost has blamed the tragedy on poor mental healthcare but some feel this makes premature assumptionsOne of the most talked-about comments on the Newtown shootings is a viral blogpost by Liza...

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Has the culture of banking changed? | Debate of the day

UBS has been fined nearly £1bn for Libor rate rigging and an ex-city minister says we need a truth and reconciliation processNews that Swiss banking giant UBS has been fined Sfr1.4bn (£944m) for...

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Is Labour right to oppose the government's state benefits squeeze? | Natalie...

Two newspaper polls give opposing views of public opinion towards Osborne's proposed benefits cap. Tell us what you thinkTwo polls in the newspapers today paint different pictures of the public's...

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A&E database of children: useful safeguard or invasion of privacy? | Oliver...

Moves to log every visit to A&E by a child are aimed at identifying abuse, but have been criticised by patient groupsThe government has unveiled plans for every child attending A&E and...

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Rail fare rises: what can be done? | Debate of the day

Rail fares have risen again above inflation, sparking protests nationwide. The government claims it's a 'complicated issue'The latest rise in rail fares has sparked protests at train stations from...

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Falklands debate: is Britain still a colonial power? | Debate of the day

Argentina's president has accused Britain of ongoing colonialism and requested the prime minister return the Malvinas/FalklandsArgentina's president, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, has written a...

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Is it wrong to eat horsemeat? | Debate of the day

Horse DNA has been found in burgers sold by supermarkets in Britain. But is it more immoral to dine on a horse than a cow?Horse DNA has been found in burgers sold by four major supermarket chains in...

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