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Lord Skidelsky obituary

Economic historian and politician who was a leading authority on the life and work of John Maynard Keynes

The Guardian - UK

Conan O’Brien criticizes comics who ‘just say F Trump all the time’: ‘You’re being co-opted’

Former late-night host urged comedians to ‘find a way to channel that anger’

The Independent UK

I was at the India-Pakistan Oxford Union Debate and here’s what happened.

The Oxford Union – long celebrated as a cradle of free speech and the stage for some of history’s most consequential debates – was meant to host another landmark discussion last week.

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Charlie Kirk comments led to ‘threats of violence’, claims ousted Oxford Union president-elect

George Abaraonye received criticism for his reaction to Charlie Kirk being shot dead in September

The Independent UK

If the right really wants free speech in universities, why is it so obsessed with discrediting students?

The media loves to manufacture outrage about what students get up to – and to discipline those who dare challenge conservatives, says Jason Okundaye, a Guardian assistant newsletter editor

The Guardian - UK

Oxford Union Ousts President Over Insults to Charlie Kirk

The murder of an American activist tore apart Britain’s hallowed free speech club.

Reason

Students vote to oust Oxford Union president-elect after Charlie Kirk comments

Thousands of members were eligible to take part in the no-confidence vote

The Independent UK

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Oxford Union confidence vote suspended after ‘intimidation of returning officer’

The returning officer in the no-confidence poll in incoming president George Abaraonye faced ‘an impossible working atmosphere’, a notice said.

Evening Standard

George Abaraonye Blamed For Oxford Union Chaos And Financial Crisis: 'If He Stays, The Union Has No Future'

The Oxford Union faces financial ruin and an exodus of speakers after president-elect George Abaraonye's controversial comments on Charlie Kirk's death. With £500,000 in donations frozen, his future hinges on a no-confidence vote.

International Business Times UK

Digital Outrage, Real Consequences: How a WhatsApp Chat Rocked the Oxford Union

Oxford Union president-elect George Abaraonye faces a no-confidence vote after leaked WhatsApp messages celebrating Charlie Kirk's death sparked a wider debate on free speech, accountability, and digital exposure.

International Business Times UK

Result expected in confidence vote on Oxford Union president-elect

George Abaraonye faced controversy over comments about the killing of US campaigner Charlie Kirk.

Evening Standard

Voting ends in no confidence ballot of Oxford Union president-elect

George Abaraonye faced controversy for comments over the killing of US campaigner Charlie Kirk.

Evening Standard

Oxford Union president who celebrated Charlie Kirk shooting faces being ousted in no confidence vote

George Abaraonye, 20, shared several videos in a WhatsApp group last month, seemingly welcoming the news that the right-wing activist had been shot

Evening Standard

President-elect of Oxford Union to face disciplinary proceedings for Charlie Kirk remarks

Union makes announcement alongside condemnation of racial abuse George Abaraonye suffered after ‘inappropriate remarks’ celebrating shooting

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Oxford Union’s incoming president to face disciplinary proceedings, society says

George Abaraonye posted several comments online appearing to celebrate the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk.

Evening Standard

Oxford Union condemns incoming president’s comments about Charlie Kirk shooting

George Abaraonye posted several comments appearing to celebrate what happened in Utah.

International Business Times UK

Who is George Abaraonye? Oxford Union Chief-Elect Accused of 'Celebrating' Charlie Kirk's Death

Oxford Union leader-elect George Abaraonye criticised after reports claim he posted celebratory messages about Charlie Kirk's fatal shooting.

The Independent UK

Oxford union president criticised for social media comments about Charlie Kirk death

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Oxford Union condemns president-elect’s reported comments on Charlie Kirk shooting

Current leadership ‘unequivocally’ rejects George Abaraonye’s remarks and says it ‘opposes political violence’

The Independent UK

Oxford Union condemns president’s comments about Charlie Kirk shooting

George Abaraonye posted several comments appearing to celebrate the right-wing activist’s death

Evening Standard

Oxford Union condemns incoming president who celebrated Charlie Kirk's death with vile message

George Abaraonye reportedly said ‘Charlie Kirk got shot, let’s f****** go’ after the activist’s murder

Autosport

Why Mercedes wants Antonelli to ‘grow into’ F1 and ‘make mistakes’

On the face of it, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff giving an interview to Auto Motor und Sport carefully downplaying expectations surrounding rookie driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli seems like a typical piece of off-season ‘noise’. Very little of it would provoke angry debate in the sanctified halls of the Oxford Union.

Evening Standard

Dominic Cummings asks Oxford students to help him win power

'We will take power in 2028,' he told the Oxford Union last night

Evening Standard

OPINION - Free speech also means the freedom to protest the speech of those we dislike

As the newly elected president of the Oxford Union, I have the privilege of serving during the Union’s 200th anniversary, and of being its 40th female president. The Union often attracts attention not only across Oxford University, but also around the world for the speakers it hosts. Sometimes, the reactions…

The Independent UK

Trans rights protester explains why they glued themselves to floor at Oxford Union talk

Exclusive: Student Riz Possnett was one of around 200 campaigners who demonstrated in opposition to Professor Kathleen Stock’s appearance

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