Birmingham Salon

A public forum for debate where ideas are vigorously scrutinised and no topic is off limits.


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"Of all the political and cultural festivals, none beats the Battle of Ideas for its eclecticism and willingness to invite controversial and absorbing debate."
John Kampfner, Chief executive, Index on Censorship; former editor, New Statesman