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Freedom of speech in 2023: Why the Oxford Union will never cancel controversial speakers

I don’t support young people from minority or oppressed groups having to defend their own rights in the chamber. I do, however, believe that, the Union should not rescind invites on the basis of Oxford students disagreeing with their views

Meet the candidates! Cherwell Town Hall HT23

Meet the candidates for the presidency of the Oxford Union in Cherwell's Town Hall for Hilary Term 2023.

Hundreds demonstrate in support of Iran’s Reza Pahlavi at Oxford Union

Hundreds demonstrated in support of Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi as he spoke today at the Oxford Union.

Dear Oxford Union: What was the point of that?

"Your belief is a belief, but my existence is reality"

Matt Hancock warns of “next pandemic” at Union address

Matt Hancock warned of the "next pandemic" in an address to the Oxford Union, where he discussed everything from the NHS to I'm a Celebrity...

Matthew Dick wins Union Presidency as FULFIL slate sweeps officerships

Matthew Dick of the FULFIL slate has been elected President of the Oxford Union for TT 2022, winning 481 first preferences to Daniel Dipper's...

Ahmad Nawaz removed as Oxford Union President following vote

Ahmad Nawaz’s presidency of the Oxford Union has come to an end following a special vote that was brought before the chamber tonight. 251...

Malala Yousafzai at the Oxford Union

MALALA – despite an impressive termcard, none of the Oxford Union’s speakers this Michaelmas are as well-known as her. Mononyms are for the super-famous,...

AJ Tracey: Live and Direct from the Oxford Union

AJ Tracey, the West London rapper, songwriter and producer, spoke at the Oxford Union on Monday 17th October. The talk gave insight into Tracey's musical...

“I am the Chair!”: Emergency Union meeting on fashion show devolves into chaos

The Union’s split surrounding Saturday night’s fashion show and its governance spills further into the open.

Cherwell’s Top 40 BNOCs

Cherwell News presents the Top 40 BNOCs of Oxford.

Oxford Union announces response to Equality and Access Report

An executive summary of the report, cosigned by the Union President Chengkai Xie, and President-Elect Molly Mantle, was announced in the chamber before a debate on the motion “this house would give up liberty for safety” was held.

EXCLUSIVE: Oxford Union announces final speakers and return of beer garden

The Secret Barrister, BAFTA-winning actor Jared Harris, and journalist Yalda Hakim among the high-profile speakers set to attend in-person events.

EXCLUSIVE: Carole Baskin and Jacob Rees-Mogg to speak at Oxford Union

Tiger King star Carole Baskin, Afghan politician Azra Jafari, and Jacob Rees-Mogg MP are among the speakers who will appear at the Oxford Union in Michaelmas Term.

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