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Leftwing US pair refused entry to UK will address Oxford Union remotely

Home Office barred Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker on grounds their visit was ‘not conducive to the public good’

The Guardian - UK

Oxford Union president vows to platform Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur despite UK ban

BANNED American political activists will still be platformed at the Oxford Union this weekend, the president has confirmed

The National (Scotland)

US Left-Wing Commentator Hasan Piker Says 'Unbelievable Power' of Pro-Israel Groups Behind His UK Entry Ban

Hasan Piker claims he was denied entry to the UK after pro-Israel advocacy groups allegedly pressured authorities over his anti-Zionist views.

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UK Bars Left-Wing U.S. Commentators Entry Ahead of SXSW London, Claims They Are 'Not Conducive to the Public Good'

One of them, broadcaster Cenk Uygur, linked the decision to his criticism of Israel and Western policy toward Gaza

Latin Times

Hundreds sign letter urging Oxford Union to rethink Tommy Robinson invite

Hundreds of people have signed an open letter encouraging Oxford Union to rethink a decision to invite far-right activist Tommy Robinson to speak.

The National (Scotland)

Chinese ambassador summoned after two men found guilty of ‘shadow policing’ operations on British soil

The duo’s targets included pro-democracy protesters and Hong Kong dissidents

The Independent UK

Border Force official among two men guilty of 'shadow policing' for China on British soil

Dual Chinese-British nationals Peter Wai, 38, and Bill Yuen, 65, were convicted of assisting a foreign intelligence service

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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.

Newslaundry

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

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Evening Standard

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.

International Business Times UK

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.

Evening Standard

Result expected in confidence vote on Oxford Union president-elect

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

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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

The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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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