Jo Johnson to tell universities to stop 'no-platforming' speakers

Higher education minister says institutions that fail to protect freedom of speech could be finedUniversities could face fines for failing to uphold free speech if their student unions do not give a platform to speakers such as Germaine Greer and Peter Tatchell, the higher education minister has said.Jo Johnson said some student campaigners were trying to stifle debate as he confirmed plans to allow the newly created Office for Students (OfS) to fine or suspend institutions that fail to protect