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Majority Oppose Speech Limits, Favor Anti-Discrimination in Universities

1/15/2026

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The HEPI poll finds 69% oppose limits on free speech at universities, and 63% prioritize anti-discrimination over unlimited expression, per Nick Hillman, director of the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI).
The poll shows 38% support banning Reform UK from campus events, and 16% want Labour barred.
Richard Tice, deputy leader of Reform UK, criticizes universities for "far-left indoctrination" and calls for funding cuts to enforce change.

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The HEPI poll finds 69% oppose limits on free speech at universities, and 63% prioritize anti-discrimination over unlimited expression, per Nick Hillman, director of the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI).
The poll shows 38% support banning Reform UK from campus events, and 16% want Labour barred.
Richard Tice, deputy leader of Reform UK, criticizes universities for "far-left indoctrination" and calls for funding cuts to enforce change.