Free speech row as Durham University debate society is banned from fresher’s fair by its student union following racism allegations

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In a letter to Durham University’s vice-chancellor, Professor Karen O’Brien, the Free Speech Union alleged Durham Union Society had been barred from the event because ‘it isn’t Left-wing enough.’ In a letter seen by MailOnline, the founder of the group, Toby Young claimed the university had a responsibility to protect free speech for all students, staff and visiting guests.

Shannon McGuigan, The Daily Mail, 3rd October 2024.