In the run up to the EU Referendum, Guildford’s MP Anne Milton is working with a number of local organisations to make sure local residents and businesses get to hear the arguments for remaining, and for leaving the EU. Co-chaired by Anne, these debates will be an excellent opportunity for people to be better informed ahead of the vote on 23 June.
Friday 13 May, 12:30 to 14:30
Cranleigh Arts Centre - Free
In collaboration with Cranleigh Chamber of Commerce and Informed Choice, Anne is holding an EU Referendum Debate in Cranleigh Arts Centre on Friday 13 May, 12.30-14:30. Anne will chair the lunchtime event with the following speakers representing both sides of the debate:
· Councillor Paul Spooner, Leader of Guildford Borough Council
· Harry Aldridge, Export Business Owner and former UKIP Parliamentary Candidate
The audience will be invited to ask questions and pose their own views on this topical and important subject. The debate will finish with a confidential ‘in/ out’ poll of the audience. Informed Choice have kindly sponsored the refreshments and bookings for the free event can be made on the Cranleigh Chamber of Commerce website. http://bit.ly/1U2lEko. For those unable to attend on the day, questions in advance can be sent to [email protected].
"Young Voters EU Referendum Debate”
Friday 13 May, 16:45-18:00
Cranleigh School, Horseshoe Lane, Cranleigh GU6 8QQ
In the run up to the EU Referendum, Guildford’s MP Anne Milton is working with a number of organisations to make sure local residents get to hear the arguments for remaining, and for leaving the EU. Co-chaired by Anne, these debates will be an excellent opportunity for people to be better informed ahead of the vote on 23 June.
In collaboration with the History and Politics Department at Cranleigh School, Anne is holding an EU Referendum Debate at Cranleigh School on Friday 13 May, 16:45-18:00. There will be a chance to hear from two speakers, one for and one against, and the audience will be invited to ask questions. Anne will chair the evening event with the following speakers representing both sides of the debate:
· The Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP, Leader of the House of Commons and Lord President of the Council
· Paul Lomas, Partner at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
Anne said: “It is so important that young people have the chance to be involved in the debate on our membership of the EU. I am looking forward to hearing the views of local students and I am sure there will be many passionate points made on both sides of the argument! My very grateful thanks to staff and pupils at Cranleigh School for their help with organising this event, which I hope will play a part in informing people ahead of the vote on 23 June.”
Rob Verdon, Politics Teacher at Cranleigh, added: “The EU referendum will be the first time that our 6th form students will be able to vote in any form of UK election. There is tremendous excitement, yet a lot of questions over the future of Britain in the EU and what either remaining or leaving will mean for young voters. This will be a fantastic opportunity for students from around the area to hear from two leading figures from each side of the debate and be able to make a sound judgement for themselves on referendum day in June.”
The audience will mostly be made up of young voters invited from local schools and 6th form colleges in the Guildford constituency. However there will be a limited number of tickets available to members of the public on a first-come, first-served basis. If you would like to apply to attend the debate, please email Anne’s office at [email protected] with your name and address to reserve your place or call 020 7219 0017.
“EU Referendum Debate”
Friday 20 May, 19:00-21:00 – University of Surrey (closed debate)
In collaboration with the University of Surrey Students’ Union, Anne is holding an EU Referendum Debate at the university on Friday 20 May, 19:00-21:00. There will be a chance for students and staff to hear from a panel of speakers from each side of the debate, and the audience will be invited to ask questions. Anne will chair the evening event with the following speakers representing both sides:
· Douglas Carswell MP, Member of Parliament for Clacton
· The Rt Hon Anna Soubry MP, Member of Parliament for Broxtowe and Minister for Small Business, Industry and Enterprise
· Two student speakers from the University of Surrey on each side of the debate (to be announced in due course)
Anne said: “I am thrilled that Surrey University students are joining me in putting together what I know will be a very lively debate on the EU Referendum. Although this will only be for those on campus, it will be live-streamed so everyone across Guildford, Cranleigh and Surrey will get a chance to hear from our main speakers but also hear some challenging questions from the audience. Both Douglas Carswell, the only UKIP MP, and Minister of State Anna Soubry are front and centre on the leave and remain campaigns. We are very lucky they have agreed to come to Surrey.”
Munya Mudarikiri, Vice President Voice at the Students’ Union added: “Surrey students are highly engaged in democracy, as demonstrated by our high turnout in our own Students’ Union elections. This debate will be an excellent platform for students and staff to discuss such an important national issue. We are excited to be working with Anne on this high profile event.”
This event is only open for staff and students at the university, however there will be live-stream coverage available via the Union’s website www.ussu.co.uk and via Facebook on www.facebook.com/surreyunion for members of the public. Viewers and audience members can also contribute on Twitter via the hashtag #SurreyEUref