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    Should the UK seek closer ties with the EU through the single market or customs union?

    Comments from Wes Streeting reignite debate over Britain’s future outside the EU.

  2. Should the UK and Ireland pull the plug on next year's Eurovision?

    Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.

  3. Should the two metre rule for social distancing be relaxed, permitting more opening up of the economy?

    COVID-19 social distancing Q&A.

  4. Should the Stormont executive publicly name and shame benefits cheats?

    William asks guests what they think of naming and shaming benefits cheats.

  5. Should the Sinn Féin TD Réada Cronin be suspended over her comments on social media?

    William asks a panel of guests what they think of the remarks.

  6. Should the Secretary of State have known more about politics in NI before taking up the post?

    We heard from Fionnuala O'Connor and Alex Kane.

  7. Should the RoI return asylum seekers who have crossed the border from NI - and should the UK accept them?

    William Crawley chats with guests about the news and current affairs stories of the day.

  8. Should the recreational use of cannabis be legalised?

    We discuss after former Tory leader William Hague calls for a change of government policy

  9. Should the Queen apologise for using an offshore tax haven?

    Giving us their thoughts, Adam Moore from NI Conservatives and Trade Unionist Lily Kerr.

  10. Should the Prime Minister resign over an alleged "cheese and wine" party?

    A video has emerged showing some Downing Street staff joking about a Christmas party.

  11. Should the Orange Order invite Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald to one of their Twelfth of July demonstrations?

    Former Assistant Grand Master David McNarry and journalist Andree Murphy discuss.

  12. Should the Northern Ireland Assembly ban religious attempts to try change a person's sexuality?

    Politicians are debating a motion calling for a ban on gay conversion therapy here.

  13. Should the Israeli ambassador be expelled?

    Sinn Féin and SDLP clash over the divisive question as the Israel-Gaza conflict continues

  14. Should the Irish Government be given a say in shaping Northern Ireland's budget?

    We hear from The SDLP and a DUP founder who now believes a united Ireland is inevitable.

  15. Should the House of Lords be dissolved, reformed or left as is?

    William debates the House of Lords with columnist Mary Kelly and Lord Kilclooney

  16. Should the government pick up the tab for those who've had to cancel their travel plans because of new quarantine rules?

    Travelers coming back to the UK from Spain now have to quarantine for two weeks.

  17. Should the government introduce a "meat tax"?

    Research says it could prevent almost 6,000 deaths a year and save the NHS £700 million

  18. Should the government go further, as other countries have done, and ban social venues from operating?

    William and guests discuss the impact of the government's latest advice on coronavirus.

  19. Should the Executive keep the hospitality sector closed for an additional two weeks until the end of this month?

    And we get reaction to the Chancellors announcement that furlough is to be expended.

  20. Should the DUP follow other opposition parties in calling for Boris Johnson to resign?

    Is now not the right time to replace him?

  21. Should the Civil Service be taking part in Pride?

    Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.

  22. Should the big retailers open on Sunday mornings, or should the current rules stay in place?

    Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.

  23. Should the BBC show Kneecap's performance at Glastonbury live? William discusses.

    Glastonbury kicks off tomorrow and Kneecap are scheduled to perform Saturday afternoon.

  24. Should the BBC read out Enoch Powell's Rivers of Blood speech in full for the first time with analysis and commentary?

    We speak to Lord Adonis, David McNarry and Eamonn McCann

  25. Should the BBC Proms part company with Rule Britannia and Land of Hope and Glory?

    Critics say those traditional, patriotic songs are mired in racism and colonialism.

  26. Should the 2025 presidential election be seen as a warning sign about the health of Irish democracy?

    Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.

  27. Should the 12th of July be made a public holiday across the island of Ireland?

    Chris Buckler sits in for William Crawley

  28. Should sporting events and other large gatherings be cancelled due to the spread of coronavirus?

    William and guests discuss the UK's response to the coronavirus outbreak.

  29. Should someone with a terrorist past be able to join the Victims & Survivors' Forum?

    Victims' campaigners Alan McBride and Kenny Donaldson and author Jude Collins discuss.

  30. Should some places be no-go areas for political protests?

    Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.

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