Student leaders criticise Jo Johnson after threat over no-platforming policies

Higher education minister accused of exaggeration after threatening to fine universities that failed to defend free speech Jo Johnson, the higher education minister, is facing a backlash from students after he threatened fines against universities that failed to defend free speech on campuses.The government was accused of both exaggerating the issue and failing to listen to student concerns, after Johnson set out the policy in a speech on Boxing Day. Continue reading...