co-founder, Leeds Salon
Paul is a civil servant who has lived and worked in Leeds for over 35 years. He has a degree in social sciences, an MA in British history, and is co-founder of The Leeds Salon public discussion forum. He has been involved in Debating Matters since 2008, first as a judge and then helping to chair and run competition events in the north of England. Paul also runs school debating competitions in Leeds and beyond, including Leeds Salon’s own annual Years 10&11 competition, using the Debating Matters format.