Gary Younge, Deborah Meaden, Kenan Malik and David Starkey Chaired by Yasmin Alibhai-Brown

Join our panel of leading political and media figures for some lively debate on the hot topics of the hour under the watchful eye of journalist and commentator Yasmin Alibhai Brown. Ticketholders will be invited to email questions shortly before the event, and we’ll pick a representative range of the best for members of the audience to ask on the day.

Gary Younge is an award-winning author, broadcaster and professor of sociology at the University of Manchester. He is a former Guardian columnist and author of books including Another Day In the Death of America.

Deborah Meaden is a highly successful entrepreneur and BBC2 Dragons Den investor. She actively supports environmental charities and initiatives including the annual Observer Ethical Awards. Her books include Common Sense Rules: What you Really Need to Know about Business.

Kenan Malik is an Indian-born British writer, lecturer and broadcaster and trained in neurobiology and the history of the sciences. His latest book is Not So Black and White: A History of Race from White Supremacy to Identity Politics.

Dr David Starkey is a historian and presenter of television documentaries. He is known for his conservative views and has appeared many times on BBC Question Time.

Alibhai-Brown is a British journalist and author who has written extensively on issues of diversity and social justice. Her books include In Defence of Political Correctness, Refusing The Veil, and Exotic England: The Making of A Curious Nation.