Issue which people are keen to discuss (7,5)

I believe the answer is:

talking point

(Other definitions for talking point that I've seen before include "Subject for discussion" , "Topic inviting discussion" , "matter for debate" , "Matter of discussion" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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