LANGPORT’S GREAT DEBATE ON ‘NEW MAGNA CARTA’

Screen Shot 2015-06-08 at 09.35.49On Saturday 6 June, Langport enjoyed a stimulating debate on the need for a reformed constitution for the UK.  The 4th annual Bagehot Debate, a flagship event of the 2015 Langport Festival, commemorated the 800th anniversary year of Magna Carta, with two Barons and two students debating the motion ‘It’s time for a new Magna Carta’. The Debate was held in Huish Academy’s Sixth Form auditorium, and, as well as the Debate itself, the audience enjoyed a superb Magna Carta exhibition held by Curry Mallet, Somerset’s only Magna Carta village. Full story: Read more