Ella Whelan

A graduate of Sussex university, Ella is the assistant editor at spiked online magazine, and contributes to the Spectator. She writes on a variety of topics and is a regular TV and radio commentator, notably on feminism and free speech.

Ella is a leading campaigner for spiked’s Invoke Article 50 NOW! campaign, and is also an active member of the Down With Campus Censorship campaign which seeks to fight for free speech at universities.

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Saturday 18 October 2014, 10.00 Cinema 3

Growth is good: mission or mania?

"Five debates a day sounds a bit daunting beforehand, but I really loved it. The speakers are so knowledgeable and passionate about their chosen topic, and the amount of time dedicated to questions from the audience was great as it really brought in alternative views."
Exeter University student

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