The question of whether or not we should vote to remain in the EU or to leave it is a complex issue. Coming to a reasoned conclusion is made all the more difficult by the fact that both sides are coming out with any number of dramatic claims and counterclaims. Which arguments make sense? Whose claims are true? Can we believe any of them?
On 26 May Palmers Green residents will have an opportunity to listen to a debate between a number of experts and put their own questions to them (see the box below for details). The speakers are not politicians and will be basing their arguments on their professional knowledge and experience. The organisation that is organising the debate - the Enfield and the Barnets United Nations Association - is not taking a position on the referendum - its aim is to promote informed debate.
Enfield and the Barnets United Nations Association
The European Union Referendum -
Debating the Issues
The United Nations Association is hosting a discussion on the forthcoming referendum on British membership of the European Union
Speakers
Professor Laurent Pech (Middlesex University) on legal and constitutional issues
Jade Rickman (Senior Policy Advisor, Confederation of British Industry) on economic and business aspects
A speaker on the implications for local Enfield citizens with links to other EU countries
Dr Meri Juntti (Middlesex University) on the view from Northern Europe
Followed by questions and discussion
The UNA is not itself taking a position on the referendum but wishes to promote informed debate on this far-reaching decision
Thursday 26th May
7.30-9.45pm
The Sanctuary, United Reformed Church
Fox Lane, Palmers Green N13 4AL
ALL WELCOME
So how to sort out which side in the shouty political debate is telling the truth? The solution is provided by FullFact, an independent, non-partisan, factchecking charity, whose staff are constantly checking up on the claims made by politicians. For instance, every week they analyse and check every statement made by the guests on Question Time.
Ahead of the referendum FullFact have been checking claims and also compiling guides and explanatory articles. And if you have a question that they haven't yet answered, just contact them and they'll do the research - and provide links to their sources so that you can check yourself.
Go to FullFact's EU Referendum pages
