Oxford Union
Coverage of Oxford Union in the Nexus archive.
- 'Constant targeting': Pro-Israel legal group slammed for reporting Oxford Union president to police
Oxford Union President Arwa Elrayess was reported to police by UK Lawyers for Israel over comments in a private WhatsApp group. Elrayess, who has Palestinian heritage, stated her remarks were taken out of context and condemned Hamas' targeting of civilians.
- UK police probing Oxford debate club president over Hamas support: ‘normalizing’ slaughter of Jews
Arwa Elrayess, 20, the head of the Oxford Union, is being investigated by UK counter terrorism police for text messages calling Hamas 'heroes.' The case involves allegations of 'normalizing' the slaughter of Jews.
- Inside the Oxford Union debate where Tommy Robinson lost to a Palestinian student from Gaza
Tommy Robinson, also known as Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, participated in a debate at the Oxford Union hosted by Palestinian student Arwa Elrayess, who defended his right to free speech. The motion 'This House believes the West is right to be suspicious of Islam' failed to pass, and the event faced significant protest delays. The debate, hosted by a globally recognized institution, will be published online later this year.
- Inside the Oxford Union debate where Tommy Robinson lost to a Palestinian student from Gaza
Tommy Robinson, a far-right leader, was defeated in a debate at the Oxford Union by Palestinian student Arwa Elrayess on a motion about suspicion of Islam. The event faced significant protests and delays, with Elrayess defending free speech while opposing Robinson's anti-Muslim stance.
- Protesters wearing keffiyehs link arms to try to block people from attending Tommy Robinson's visit to Oxford Union - as pubs board windows and close early amid warnings of 'unrest'
Protesters wearing keffiyehs linked arms to block attendees from Tommy Robinson's visit to Oxford Union. Pubs near the event boarded windows and closed early due to warnings of unrest.
- Tommy Robinson set to debate 'suspicion' of Islam at Oxford Union despite outcry
Tommy Robinson is set to debate the topic of 'suspicion' of Islam at Oxford Union amid public outcry. The article also mentions Robinson attending a demonstration in Southampton.
- Embattled Palestinian president of Oxford Union: ‘I’m not resigning’
Arwa Elrayess, the first Palestinian to lead the University of Oxford's debating society, faces challenges from falsehoods but refuses to resign.
- Racist caricatures of Jewish members and a president who said Hamas would be 'lauded as heroes': How the Oxford Union became a seething cauldron of anti-Semitism
The Oxford Union is described as a site of anti-Semitism due to racist caricatures targeting Jewish members and a president's statement suggesting Hamas members would be 'lauded as heroes'.
- Oxford Union to host banned US commentators via livestream after UK denies them entry
Oxford Union will host US commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker via livestream after the UK denied them entry. The union president, who faces calls to resign for praising Hamas, insists the talks will proceed despite accusations of antisemitism against the commentators.
- Leftwing US pair refused entry to UK will address Oxford Union remotely
Two leftwing US political commentators, Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker, were refused entry to the UK by the Home Office, which cited their visit was 'not conducive to the public good.' They will address the Oxford Union remotely via livestream.
- Calls for Oxford Union president to quit after telling students Hamas would be 'lauded as heroes'
The Oxford Union president faces calls to resign after stating that Hamas would be 'lauded as heroes.' The comment sparked controversy, leading to demands for his removal from the position.
- Online commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur barred from entering the UK for public events
British authorities blocked Hasan Piker, a Turkish American online streamer, and Cenk Uygur from entering the UK for public events, citing potential risk to public good. They were scheduled to speak at SXSW London and the Oxford Union, and faced criticism for supporting Hamas.
- Online commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur barred from entering the UK for public events
British authorities canceled the electronic travel authorizations of Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur, preventing them from entering the UK for public events. The Home Office stated their presence may not be conducive to the public good, citing risks to UK society. Piker and Uygur criticized the decision as targeting criticism of Israel, while some lawmakers supported the ban over concerns about hate speech.
- Hong Kong dissident Nathan Law on China spies in UK: ‘We’re not surprised’
Nathan Law, a Hong Kong dissident, expressed no surprise over the conviction of two men, Chi Leung 'Peter' Wai and Chung Biu 'Bill' Yuen, for spying on him in the UK. The conviction raises concerns over access to sensitive information. This is the first time Chinese spies have been convicted in British criminal history.
- Oxford Union plunged into fresh chaos as new president is kicked out over election fraud
The Oxford Union has removed its new president due to election fraud allegations, plunging the organization into chaos. The incident has raised concerns about the integrity of the election process. The decision has significant implications for the union's leadership and operations.
- Tommy Robinson 'secretly booked by Oxford Union to speak at debate on Islam - but activist's involvement is kept under wraps due to fear of backlash'
Tommy Robinson was secretly booked by Oxford Union to speak at a debate on Islam, but his involvement was concealed due to anticipated backlash. The organization's decision to keep his participation under wraps highlights concerns over public reaction.