The Latest Breaking News from Michelle Donelan

New working group formed to stamp out ‘heinous’ spiking attacks on students

Michelle Donelan praises bravery of victims for coming forward to help others in campaign to stop spiking on campuses.

The Independent UK · May 24, 2022

Government halts engagement with NUS over antisemitism allegations

Universities Minister Michelle Donelan said she was ‘horrified’ by the claims and that antisemitism must be ‘stamped out’ .

The Independent UK · May 13, 2022

Too many first-class degrees awarded in England, regulator says

Minister calls for universities to restore pre-pandemic award levels by next year

The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2022

London and UK local election 2022 results LIVE: Boris Johnson under pressure while Sinn Fein becomes becomes biggest party in Northern Ireland

The Tories have claimed Harrow from Labour after losing strongholds Westminster, Wandsworth and Barnet to Sir Keir Starmer’s party

Evening Standard · May 5, 2022

Voters head to the polls across the UK to elect new local leaders

Thousands of council seats are up for grabs across England, Wales and Scotland, while Northern Ireland will elect Assembly members.

The Independent UK · May 4, 2022

University course complaints soar to a record high during 2021

More than £1.3 million was paid out in compensation to students after their objections were upheld

Wales Online · May 4, 2022

Universities failing to tackle sexual misconduct ‘should risk losing status’, MPs say

Exclusive: Union leader says sector is ‘waking up to issue’ of sexual violence on campuses

The Independent UK · May 3, 2022

Tory spat over 'demeaning' demands for female shortlist to replace porn shame MP

Universities Minister Michelle Donelan rejected calls for an all-women shortlist to replace Tory Neil Parish, who resigned after admitting to watching porn in the Commons

Daily Mirror · May 2, 2022

Tory minister rejects call for all-woman ballot to replace porn scandal MP

A UK Government minister has dismissed calls for an all-woman ballot to replace the Tory who quit last week after admitting he watched porn in…

The National (Scotland) · May 2, 2022

Minister rejects call for all-women Tory shortlist to replace Neil Parish

Some senior Conservatives want to ensure the candidate to replace the disgraced MP for Tiverton and Honiton is a woman.

The Independent UK · May 2, 2022