A FORMER Sussex MP branded students “rude” after she was booted out of an event just 30 minutes before it started.
Ex-Hastings MP Amber Rudd was due to speak at an event on women in politics hosted by UN Women Oxford on Thursday.
But she was blocked after the student society voted to cancel it following criticism over Ms Rudd’s immigration policies as Home Secretary.
Ms Rudd wrote on social media afterwards: “Badly judged and rude of some students last night at Oxford to decide to ‘no platform’ me 30 minutes before an event I had been invited to to encourage young women into politics.
“They should stop hiding and start engaging.”
UN Women Oxford posted on its Facebook page: “Following a majority vote in committee, tonight’s event with speaker Amber Rudd has been cancelled.
“We are deeply sorry for all and any hurt caused to our members and other women and non-binary people in Oxford over this event.”
The group had invited Ms Rudd to speak about her experience of being a woman in Parliament, promising an “honest and frank discussion” about the impact of her policies.
Former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson posted: “If you’re trying to silence Amber Rudd you really are being anti-democratic.”
Ms Rudd resigned as Home Secretary two years ago following revelations the Home Office had wrongly deported dozens of Commonwealth citizens.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel