Reform UK should be banned from speaking at universities, 1 in 3 students say

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"More than a third of undergraduate students in Britain believe Reform UK should not be allowed to speak at university events, a new poll reveals. Despite this, findings from the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) indicate that two in three students (69 per cent) agree universities should never restrict free speech, a slight increase from previous years. The survey of 1,012 students also found that a significant majority, 90 per cent, feel personally able to express their views without hindrance."

The Independent sends journalists to cover major issues including reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech, producing investigations and documentaries while keeping reporting free of paywalls. Donations fund on-the-ground reporting and outreach to diverse perspectives. A Higher Education Policy Institute poll of 1,012 undergraduates found more than a third would bar Reform UK from speaking at university events, while 69 per cent say universities should never restrict free speech. Ninety per cent of students feel able to express their views, and 47 per cent believe universities are becoming less tolerant compared with 24 per cent in 2016. New legislation mandates academic freedom and empowers the Office for Students to investigate and fine institutions that fail to protect free speech rights.

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