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£500K Donation on Hold as Oxford Union Faces Crisis
10/19/2025
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- A £500,000 donation to the Oxford Union is on hold amid controversies around incoming president George Abaraonye.
- An official says the union has lost its identity amid turmoil and fears for its future.
- Reports indicate up to 40 speakers have withdrawn from events over his comments.
- Serena Williams and Jacinda Ardern have canceled appearances, though reasons remain unconfirmed, and the union risks its free-speech reputation.
