Diplomacy & Politics Glossary

A team or side in British Parliamentary debate, consisting of two members who collaborate during the round.

In British Parliamentary debate, the specific responsibilities assigned to each team member on the bench, including substantive and extension speeches.

In British Parliamentary debate, the second speaker on a team who builds on the opening speaker’s case and refutes opponents.

In British Parliamentary debate, the first speaker for each team who presents the team's initial arguments.

In British Parliamentary debate, the second speaker of each team responsible for extending arguments and rebutting opposition points.

In British Parliamentary debate, the two speakers who oppose the motion and present counterarguments.

The opening speech in British Parliamentary debate delivered by the first proposition speaker to establish the team’s case.

The whip speaker summarizes their team's arguments and refutes opposing points while reinforcing their side's case in British Parliamentary debate.

The role of the whip speaker to summarize and crystallize the team's arguments in British Parliamentary debate.

The final speech in British Parliamentary debate that summarizes and weighs all arguments presented by the team.