POLL OF THE DAY: Did the 'celebration' of Charlie Kirk's shooting cross a free speech line? YOUR VERDICT
Oxford Union's next president appeared to 'celebrate' Chris Kirk's killing |
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The Master of University College at the University of Oxford has said George Abaraonye's comments did not violate any free speech policies
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The Oxford Union is facing backlash after its incoming president appeared to celebrate Charlie Kirk's killing.
George Abaraonye sent texts to a group chat on Wednesday evening in the wake of the shooting of the Conservative activist, which included: “Charlie Kirk got shot, let’s f------ go” – a common celebratory phrase among Gen Z.
Another message, believed to be sent from the incoming Oxford Union president’s Instagram account, stated: “Charlie Kirk got shot loool”.
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In the exclusive poll for GB News membership readers, a majority - 91 per cent - of the 2,087 voters thought the "celebration" of Charlie Kirk's shooting crossed a free speech line, while nine per cent disagreed.