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Debate of the day

Comment is free editors and columnists take a look at the central issues of the day and invite readers to share their views
  • Natalie Hanman

    What makes a country a good place to be a mother?

    Natalie Hanman
    Natalie Hanman: Debate of the day: Save the Children uses five indicators to rank the best and worst nations to be a mother. But tell us your criteria
  • Natalie Hanman

    Is it wrong to eat horsemeat?

    Natalie Hanman
    Debate of the day: Natalie Hanman: 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?
  • Natalie Hanman

    Falklands debate: is Britain still a colonial power?

    Natalie Hanman
    Natalie Hanman: Debate of the day: Argentina's president has accused Britain of ongoing colonialism and requested the prime minister return the Malvinas/Falklands
  • Philip Oltermann

    Rail fare rises: what can be done?

    Philip Oltermann

    Philip Oltermann: Debate of the day: Rail fares have risen again above inflation, sparking protests nationwide. The government claims it's a 'complicated issue'

  • Oliver Laughland

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

    Oliver Laughland
    Oliver Laughland: Debate of the day: Moves to log every visit to A&E by a child are aimed at identifying abuse, but have been criticised by patient groups
  • Natalie Hanman

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

    Natalie Hanman

    Natalie Hanman: Debate of the day: Two newspaper polls give opposing views of public opinion towards Osborne's proposed benefits cap. Tell us what you think

  • Alison Benjamin

    Has the culture of banking changed?

    Alison Benjamin
    Alison Benjamin: 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 process
  • Philip Oltermann

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

    Philip Oltermann
    Philip Oltermann: Debate of the day: A US blogpost has blamed the tragedy on poor mental healthcare but some feel this makes premature assumptions
  • David Shariatmadari

    Should the wealthy get benefits?

    David Shariatmadari
    David Shariatmadari: 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 think
  • Anti-fracking protesters

    Fracking for shale gas: the right way forward?

    Mark Lynas and David Santillo
    Mark Lynas and David Santillo: Debate of the day: A climate change writer and a Greenpeace scientist are here to discuss with you an issue polarising the green movement
  • Natalie Hanman

    Is gay marriage a 'clause IV moment' for Cameron?

    Natalie Hanman

    Natalie Hanman: 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 Cameron

  • David Shariatmadari

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

    David Shariatmadari

    David Shariatmadari: Debate of the day: The communications data bill is causing friction in the coalition. What powers should the government have to track internet use?

  • Natalie Hanman

    Do you care if credit rating agencies downgrade Britain?

    Natalie Hanman
    Natalie Hanman: Debate of the day: Tell us what you think the real consequences would be if Fitch did downgrade our AAA rating
  • Natalie Hanman

    Should Anna Wintour be the next US ambassador to the UK?

    Natalie Hanman

    Debate of the day: Barack Obama is apparently considering a diplomatic role for the editor-in-chief of American Vogue, but is she qualified?

  • Jessica Reed

    Is nursing lacking in compassion?

    Jessica Reed

    Jessica Reed: 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 care

  • Natalie Hanman

    What would you like to see in the chancellor's autumn statement?

    Natalie Hanman

    Natalie Hanman: Debate of the day: George Osborne delivers his 'mini-budget' on Wednesday. Tell us what economic measures you think he should be announcing

  • David Shariatmadari

    A historic night for Ukip in the byelections?

    David Shariatmadari

    David Shariatmadari: Debate of the day: The Eurosceptic party came second in two byelections held yesterday, with its leader proclaiming: 'this party is going places'

  • Natalie Hanman

    Who should be Time magazine's person of 2012?

    Natalie Hanman

    Natalie Hanman: Debate of the day: Forty nominees have been longlisted for the person or idea that, for better or worse, has most influenced events this year

  • Natalie Hanman

    Is the government's welfare-to-work programme working?

    Natalie Hanman

    Natalie Hanman: Debate of the day: Figures released today show the work programme has fallen short of its target to get long-term unemployed people into jobs

  • Natalie Hanman

    Should the Conservatives forge an electoral pact with Ukip?

    Natalie Hanman

    Natalie Hanman: Debate of the day: Tory vice-chairman Michael Fabricant suggests the party would benefit from a strategic electoral relationship with Ukip

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