The Lure Of Opposition

About the show

An evening of insightful thought-provoking conversation with Byline Times, Clive Lewis MP, author and Byline Times contributor, Otto English, plus uplifting bangers from DJ SMUTTY

Byline Times returns to The Cockpit on May 11th with the next installment of their acclaimed ‘Out of the Comfort Zone’ series.

Byline Times believe different kinds of conversation are still possible – even now. That when we meet as people, not as labels or opposing tribes, something unexpected and serendipitous can emerge. For May's topic - The Lure of Opposition - the news and current affairs outfit will focus on the seemingly intractable political divisions of our time. Expect thought-provoking conversations you simply won’t hear in the establishment media.

In a polarised landscape of echo chambers and culture war flashpoints, most “debate” generates more heat than light. You’ve seen it on Question Time, or sliced into viral clips on YouTube.

This event will endeavour to move beyond that simplistic, combative dynamic...