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The world’s foremost debating society and ‘the last bastion of free speech’, est. 1823.

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1Sep 11, '25View post on X1716×9.8M32k3.5k2.5k
2Sep 13, '25Our statement released yesterday.880×5M566114221
3Oct 19, '25Update Regarding The Poll Of No Confidence: The results process for the Poll of No Confidence is still underway. No result has yet been determined. The official result will be anno117×665k3637063
4Dec 13, '24The remaining videos from our Israel/Palestine debate are now live on our YouTube channel. Read our full statement on the debate. Link of the videos 1. @mikopeled 2. @MosabHasanYOS108×616k14053118
5Dec 27, '22Today we remember Benazir Bhutto, former Prime Minister of Pakistan and Ex-President of The Oxford Union, Hilary 1977. Benazir was assassinated 15 years ago today. This portrait ha105×597k7.5k1.6k38
6Oct 21, '25Update regarding the Poll of No Confidence The Motion of No Confidence against Mr. Abaraonye has met the required two-thirds threshold and has therefore passed.80.9×461k8.6k719256
7Nov 28, '24Tonight at the Oxford Union we debate: This House Believes Israel is an Apartheid State Responsible for Genocide Speakers for Proposition: •Mohammed El-Kurd @m7mdkurd •Ebrahim Osma31.8×181k81718987
8Oct 24, '25🚨 No Confidence Vote Results Against the President Moosa Harraj A total of 1,288 ballots were cast in the vote of no confidence against President Moosa Harraj. •No: 829 •Yes: 449 26×148k8036028
9Mar 13, '25We hosted @SuellaBraverman at the Oxford Union. The full interview will be out on our YouTube.25.5×145k821633
10Feb 15, '25🚨 The Annual Benazir Bhutto Memorial Lecture – 20th February 🚨 We are welcoming @BBhuttoZardari to the Oxford Union for this year’s lecture. Forty-eight years ago this term, Bena24.9×142k91150825
11Nov 23, '23Tonight we are hosting our ‘This House Believes that God is a Delusion’ debate. Join us for highlights throughout the evening.24.8×141k54813
12Oct 17, '25🚨NOTICE OF POLL🚨 All members can vote (in person or by proxy) in the Poll of No Confidence in the President-Elect, George Abaraonye. Ballot Question: “Should George Abaraonye, Pr20.9×119k1322610
13Jun 6, '23Whether you agree or disagree with @Docstockk, rational debates should go ahead. Please watch the full interview here20.6×117k1.4k20035
14Jun 1, '23Freedom of speech is about having critical discussions on key issues, irrespective of whether you agree with those views. Thanks to @Docstockk and our members for engaging in that 19.4×111k797821
15Oct 21, '25🚨🚨 NOTICE OF POLL🚨🚨 A vote of no confidence is brought against the current President Mr Harraj. The vote is on Thursday 23 October! All members can vote (in person or by proxy)19.3×110k972024
16Jan 18, '24Tonight we are hosting our ‘This House Believes the UK is Failing Immigrants’ debate. Join us on this thread for the highlights from the evening.18.8×107k3755
17Nov 14, '24Our debate for tonight: This House Believes in an Independent State of Kashmir. Speakers for proposition: 1. Raza Nazar 2.Professor Zafar Khan 3.Dr.Muzzammil Ayub Thakur Speakers f17.1×97k54380109
18Mar 12, '25Tomorrow’s debate:17×97k61924
19Sep 8, '22The Oxford Union is deeply saddened to learn of the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II. She gave a life of service until the end. The Union was honoured to host Her Majesty in 1968. Th14.6×0237417
20Jan 16, '23Free speech is … very much under threat (…) People are too afraid of technological progress.’ - Peter Thiel, inaugural guest speaker of our Bicentenary year.13×74k9295
21Feb 20, '25Today we debated: "This House Would Cancel 'Cancel Culture'" Proposition speakers: @RubinReport @naomirwolf Opposition speakers: @MrErnestOwens @PeterTatchell12.5×71k3685
22Mar 6, '25Today we debated: "This House Regrets the Arab Spring" Proposition speakers: @JohnJen96660941 @NasserJudeh Opposition speakers: @LinaAbiRafeh @AsmaKhalifaLY11.6×66k28111
23Mar 3, '22Opening the case in proposition of the motion "This House Would Do Whatever Necessary" is @Ahmadnawazaps, Treasurer of the Union. He argues "this debate boils down to one thing: sh10.4×0190182
24Oct 22, '21We are excited to host Azra Jafari, Afghanistan’s first female mayor, at 5PM. Still time to sign up:9.3×0157251
25Dec 4, '24The Oxford Union’s Statement in relation to the debate held on the motion: ‘This House Believes that Israel is an apartheid state responsible for genocide’9.2×52k68721388
26Feb 26, '23On Friday 24th February, we welcomed +100 life members back for our Bicentenary debate, "This House Believes It Was Better 'Back in my Day'". While "the noes had it", excellent spe9.0×51k4440
27Feb 1, '24Tonight we are hosting a debate on "This House Has No Confidence in the United Nations." Follow this thread for the highlights of the evening.7.8×44k3794
28Nov 17, '22Today at 1PM, we are honoured to be welcoming @Zourabichvili_S as our speaker for our Benazir Bhutto Memorial Lecture.6.6×0106171
29Jan 30, '23Amazing to get a mention from @DrSaraAlthari on The Mo Show podcast - watch more here:6.5×37k30813
30Feb 20, '25📜 Celebrating Benazir Bhutto’s Legacy 📜 Today, we dive into our archives to honour Ex-President Benazir Bhutto and her lasting impact at the Oxford Union. Here’s a snippet from M6.4×36k58039425
31Jan 13, '23We are incredibly excited to present The Oxford Union Termcard for Hilary Term 2023! In the 1st term of our Bicentenary Year, we are holding debates on some of the most pressing ma6.2×35k129313
32Dec 5, '24First segment of videos on the debate: ‘This House Believes that Israel is an apartheid state responsible for genocide’ can be watched on YouTube Side Prop Links 1. @m7mdkurd 2. @s6.1×35k803044
34Mar 1, '22We are now hosting Christopher Steele, former MI6 agent in the chamber. He says that Russia "does not have the capacity to rule over 43 million" Ukrainians.5.1×065185
35Mar 3, '25Tonight we will debating AI at the Oxford Union.4.9×28k27310
37Dec 5, '24Tonight we debate: “THB America is a failing democracy” Proposition speakers 1. Ebrahim Mowafy 2. @IkIsrar 3. @SteveSchmidtSES 4. @mahbubani_k Opposition speakers 1. Shaezmina Khan3.9×22k3469
38Jan 1, '23Today, we enter our Bicentenary year of 2023 and celebrate 200 years of free speech. From debates that have resonated worldwide, to challenging our guest speakers, we are delighted3.8×21k86170
39Dec 8, '22Last term we had the honour of hosting @Malala in our historic chamber. Watch the full video here: #activism #oxforduniversity #oxfordunion #oxford3.7×055132
40Apr 25, '24Tonight we are hosting our ‘This House Believes populism is a threat to democracy’. Join us on this thread for the highlights of the evening.3.7×21k108206
41Nov 21, '24Tonight at the Oxford Union: 📢 Malcolm X Anniversary Debate “This House Believes Moderation in the Pursuit of Justice is No Virtue.” 💥 Proposition: •Anita Okunde •@JolyonMaugham 3.6×20k2884
42Jan 24, '25Today we debated: “This House Believes Multiculturalism Has No Future in the UK” Proposition Speakers 1. @epkaufm 2. @prwhittle Opposition Speakers 1. @RobertBuckland 2. @LordIndar3.4×19k37911
43Feb 28, '25The Benazir Bhutto Memorial Lecture is now live on our YouTube channel. Key discussion points: • Democracy in Pakistan • Imran Khan crackdown • Balochistan issue • US-Pakistan rela3.4×19k88647
44Feb 27, '23Local announcement: Members of the public in Oxford are advised that we expect large crowds to gather on / near St Michael’s St, Cornmarket and New Inn Hall in connection with the 3.2×18k85243
46Oct 21, '21Adam Wagner @AdamWagner1, human rights barrister and Law professor: 'Liberty and safety are not in intrinsic opposition, and actually two sides of the same coin; this coin is the c3.0×045111
47Feb 27, '25Today we debated: "This House Believes There Is No Moral Difference Between American and Russian Foreign Policy" Proposition speakers: Nina Khrushcheva Vladimir Pozner Jr. Oppositi3.0×17k1617
48Jan 3, '23On Monday 16 January at 20:00, we will be welcoming Peter Thiel to our chamber. Thiel is a tech entrepreneur and investor. He co-founded @PayPal and @PalantirTech, made the first o2.9×16k5472
49Jan 31, '23Tomorrow, we are hosting professional rugby union player @DannyCipriani87 to our historic chamber. He has most recently played for @BathRugby in the @premrugby and was voted Player2.9×16k2841
50May 18, '22Tonight at 5PM, we will be hosting @ZhouFengSuo, an organizer of the Tiananmen Square protests. Do come along!2.9×04060
51Jan 2, '25Hi @elonmusk, @Tesla , @tomzhu_nz, The Oxford Union is hosting a debate on AI & humanity where a human and a robot will go head-to-head in an intellectual exchange. We’d love to fe2.8×16k100239
52Sep 30, '22We are thrilled to share our Michaelmas 2022 Termcard! We have a range of fascinating debates, speakers, and panels, as well as several exciting social events - click the link to s2.8×03481
53Jan 30, '23Tomorrow at 17:00, we will be hosting His Excellency @SikyongPTsering in our historic chamber. He is the Sikyong (President) of the Central Tibetan Administration, the Tibetan Gove2.7×15k75320
54Apr 5, '23Celebrating 200 years - to the day - since our first debate was held in 1823. #Bicentenary #oxfordunion #FreeSpeech2.5×14k40110
55Nov 2, '23When asked by a member of the Union whether she thinks influencers have a political responsibility… „People have a voice and people have a choice. I believe that speaking about the2.4×14k4561
56Nov 2, '23„I believe everyone is a little narcissistic.“ - @ekinsuofficial2.4×14k3231
57Oct 17, '24Tonight we will be debating the motion of “This House Has No Confidence in His Majesty’s Government”. Join us on this thread for highlights.2.3×13k2934
58May 17, '23As the chilling effects of censorship on university campuses show no signs of dissipating, we are grateful for the many messages of encouragement. You can support our mission to up2.2×13k83113
59May 4, '22We are now hosting Lady Vivien Rose, Justice of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom in the chamber!1.8×01910
60Mar 9, '23It was an honour to host HIH @PahlaviReza Crown Prince of Iran on 28th February 2023. You can now view his remarks on Youtube here:1.8×10k70394
61Feb 10, '24Tonight we are hosting our “This House Does not Know What Labour Stands For” debate. Follow this thread for the highlights of the evening!1.8×10k2532
62Jun 5, '23Free speech exists to further rational debate. Kathleen Stock Questioned by Oxford University Students via @YouTube1.8×10k75164
63Feb 19, '25Congratulations to Lord @WilliamJHague on his inauguration as Chancellor of @UniofOxford.1.7×9.8k3004
64May 30, '24Tonight we are hosting a debate on the motion 'This House believes the House of Lords is not fit for purpose'. Join us on this thread for highlights.1.7×9.6k3160
65Feb 17, '25This Sunday, @jordanbpeterson will be speaking at the Oxford Union. Don’t miss it! #OxfordUnion1.6×9.2k3224
66Feb 22, '24Tonight we are hosting our debate ‘This House Believes that Ukraine should negotiate with Russia to end the war now’. Keep an eye on our YouTube channel, where it will be posted so1.6×9.2k1630
67Jan 29, '23Peter Thiel’s address and Q&A in our historic chamber is now available to watch on YouTube. Link here:1.6×9.1k2654
68Aug 17, '23Congratulations on your A-Level results, Oxonions! We cannot wait to welcome you to our historic debating chamber at the Oxford Union. Join us to shape the conversation through deb1.6×8.8k2713
69May 23, '24Tonight we are hosting our 'This House Believes British Museums Are Not Very British' debate. Join us on this thread for the highlights of the evening!1.5×8.7k3462
70Apr 21, '23We are immensely proud to present The Oxford Union Termcard for Trinity Term 2023! We welcome you to join the debate this Trinity as we continue to celebrate our Bicentenary Year! 1.5×8.7k1851
71May 6, '23The Oxford Union would like to congratulate Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla on their coronation. Long Live the King! #coronation #GodSaveTheKing1.5×8.5k3040
72Oct 21, '21Allyson Pollock @AllysonPollock, renowned public health doctor, on why she supports Safety over Liberty: 'The policy of liberty is essentially allowing the rich and powerful to do 1.5×01880
73Oct 28, '21A completely packed and lively chamber for tonight’s debate, on the motion ‘This House Would Still Look to the US for Global Leadership’!1.5×01810
74Feb 22, '22We are now hosting HM King Letsie III of Lesotho in the chamber!1.5×02240
75Nov 16, '23Tonight we are hosting our ‘This House Fears The Return of Trump’s America’ debate. Join us for highlights throughout the evening.1.4×7.9k1932
76Mar 2, '23Built in 1857 and originally the Society’s debating chamber, our Old Library is a striking example of Victorian architecture, enhanced by pre-Raphaelite art. Today, members can wor1.3×7.6k4584
77Nov 27, '23This evening, the Oxford Union will be hosting the “This House believes that the Bounty Bar deserves its Place in the Nation's Heart and the Celebration's Chocolate Tub” debate, wi1.3×7.5k1842
78Mar 7, '24Tonight we are hosting our debate ‘This House would try everything once’ Join on this thread for updates and highlights throughout the night!1.3×7.1k1541
79Feb 17, '22Opening the case in favor of the motion "This House Would Move Beyond Organized Religion", Lucas Hooper, @ChCh_Oxford, argues that "when compared to personal spirituality, organize1.2×01441
80Jan 31, '23Tomorrow, we are welcoming celebrated British actress Natalie Dormer to our historic chamber. Her portrayal of Margaery Tyrell in @GameOfThrones garnered significant critical accla1.2×6.8k3281
82Oct 30, '23This evening we are hosting American political commentator @benshapiro. Follow along for the key insights from his interview with our President and the Q&A with our Members.1.1×6.4k1710
83Jan 3, '23Save the date for our Hilary Term ball on Friday 3 February! The first ball of our Bicentenary year promises to be a night to remember; remember to check our social media, as we wi1.1×6.3k1240
84Aug 10, '21Congratulations on your A-Level results! We can't wait to welcome you to our historic debating chamber at the Oxford Union. Stay tuned for exciting updates from the world-famous sp1.1×01830
85May 20, '21British politician @jeremycorbyn: “I want to live in a society where no one lives in poverty and no one is unemplyed. That is patriotism for me.”1.0×01800
86May 9, '24Tonight we are hosting ‘This House Believes The EU has a Bright Future’ Join us on this thread for the highlights of the evening!!1.0×5.9k1940
87Nov 4, '21A packed Union chamber for our fourth debate of the term: ‘This House Believes The Courtroom Should Not be a Forum for Advancing Social Justice’!1.0×01821
88May 16, '24Tonight we are hosting our ‘This House Believes the Police DO NOT serve the people’ debate. Join us on this thread for the highlights of the evening!1.0×5.7k2861
89Dec 7, '22Last term we had the honour of hosting Mick Mulvaney in our historic chamber. He is an American politician who served as White House Chief of Staff from Jan 2019 until March 2020. 1.0×01820
90Dec 16, '22In our Michaelmas term, we were overjoyed to be joined by ‘Horrible Histories’ and ‘Ghosts’ actor @realmatbaynton - check out the full video here: #oxfordunion #horriblehistories #1.0×5.5k1222
91Nov 4, '21Anjali Ramanathan, Press & Sponsorship Officer at the Union: 'Desegregation could never have happened at the ballot box. When courts are given the opportunity to rule for a gro1.0×01531
92Dec 31, '24Happy New Year from the Oxford Union! 🎉 Here’s to a year of powerful debates, inspiring voices, and unforgettable moments. Thank you to everyone who made 2024 extraordinary. As we0.9×5k1522
94Jan 21, '25Our Hilary Term 2025 Term Card is released: This term, the Oxford Union debates: 1️⃣ Multiculturalism’s future in the UK 2️⃣ Liberal democracy & the Global South 3️⃣ The death of G0.8×4.7k2461
97Mar 2, '22We are now hosting our #Ukraine panel in the chamber!0.8×01510

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