Andrew condemns Oxford Union invitations

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Andrew condemns Oxford Union invitations

Andrew Smith has called on the Oxford Union to withdraw its invitations to BNP Chairman Nick Griffin and holocaust denier David Irving.

Andrew Smith said:

“I am appalled that the Oxford Union Society is willing to legitimise these men and their vile, divisive behaviour. Racism and holocaust denial are unacceptable. The important principle of free speech is not protected or enhanced by undergraduate attempts to test it to destruction. Policing such a visit would make demands on police officers and resources which are better deployed combating crime in the City. I have written to Luke Tryl, the President of the Oxford Union, asking him to withdraw his invitation, and am urging Labour colleagues in Parliament not to speak at the Union until these invitations are withdrawn.”