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Controversy surrounds nomination of new Union Debate Sponsorship Officers

At a meeting on Monday, Treasurer Charlie Coverman claimed that he withdrew a motion opposing the nominations after facing abuse from colleagues, including being told there was "a special wing in hell" for him.

Shadow Minister withdraws from Union debate over Hopkins’ participation

According to an email sent to Katie Hopkins by The Guardian and shared by Hopkins' on social media, the politician has withdrawn from the debate because of Hopkins’ participation.

BREAKING: Union boycott campaign to organise protest against Katie Hopkins

The organisers accused the Union’s leadership of “attempting to use the dangerous rise of fascist and far right movements around the world to gain publicity and further their own careers.

“Isolated” Union Secretary resigns

The departure comes amidst rumours of tense relationships between committee members and that Harvey had been the subject of bullying, according to sources close to the ex-secretary. The position will be filled by Standing Committee member Spencer Cohen.

EXCLUSIVE: Union term card released for Trinity

Just over 40% of speakers identify as women*, whilst 37.6% are BAME.

‘Together’ Treasurer barred from standing in Union election

An anonymous letter to the RO described the reasons for Lee's ineligibility

‘No-platforming’ could be illegal, government warns

Universities that cancel speakers due to planned protests could be in breach of the law.

Union Slate-Gate!

Williams supported the impeachment of the Librarian in his Union speech

Union Chief of Staff resigns in protest

His resignation came at the end of his speech in the debate on whether "This House believes Thatcher was a working class hero".

Union RO overturns trial slate ban

This means that the previous trial slate ban is no longer in place, and the changes made last term are rendered invalid.

Union RO announces ruling which could overturn slate ban

Under a technicality, last month's trial ban could be rendered invalid.

Still nothing moderate about Malaysia

For the no-platforming, self-proclaimed anti-fascists it does beg the question, where was your protest on Friday evening?

Plush to stay put through January

The nightclub released a press statement today confirming that it will remain at its current site “until the end of January 2019.”

Minority groups feel the most excluded at the Union, report reveals

The lowest accessibility ratings came from members who “identify as coming from a socioeconomically disadvantaged background” and “disabled members”.

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