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Debate Mate Launch

Debate Mate children from Years 5 and 6 visited  Westminster for the Debate Mate London Launch. The children enjoyed a live debate which posed the question ‘should superheroes be banned?’, a question which prompted some passionate discussions!

Debate Mate children from Years 5 and 6 visited  Westminster for the Debate Mate London Launch. The children enjoyed a live debate which posed the question ‘should superheroes be banned?’, a question which prompted some passionate discussions!

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