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From the archive: ‘A nursery of the Commons’: how the Oxford Union created today’s ruling political class

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The Performance Culture of the Oxford Union

This chapter explores the competitive atmosphere of the Oxford Union, where performance often outweighs factual accuracy in debates. It also presents the challenges faced by a less privileged student navigating the elite social dynamics of the university.

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