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Harry Taylor

Minister condemns protesters who forced RAF out of university jobs fairs

Lord Coaker said the Defence Secretary and Business Secretary had written to the universities where protests had taken place (House of Lords 2023/Roger Harris) - (PA Media)

A Government defence minister has blasted protesters after the RAF and defence companies were forced to withdraw from university graduate jobs fairs.

Lord Coaker said it was “absolutely disgraceful” that the RAF had to leave career events when asked about it by the former head of the UK’s armed forces Lord Stirrup.

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