The Latest Breaking News from the Oxford Union

Tommy Robinson speaks to half-empty hall as protesters block Oxford Union debate

Pubs forced to close early or limit alcohol sales as police warned of possible disorder

The Independent UK · Jun 18

UK: Tommy Robinson’s Oxford Union debate sparks protests and free speech backlash

Tommy Robinson’s appearance at the Oxford Union prompts large protests and reignites the UK debate over free expression and platforms for extremists.

Euronews · Jun 18

More than 100 protesters gather at Tommy Robinson and Laurence Fox Oxford Union event

The debating society sparked controversy when it announced it would be hosting the debate

The Independent UK · Jun 17

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.

International Business Times UK · Jun 1

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 · Jun 1

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) · May 25

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 · May 7

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

Evening Standard · May 7

Lord Skidelsky obituary

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

The Guardian - UK · Apr 20

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 · Jan 9