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Pro-Brexit Student Society Barred From Becoming Official Because It Has 'Britain' In Its Name

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Post by Guest Wed Mar 16, 2016 5:07 pm

A society called "Students for Britain" has been told it cannot exist as an official university group because the word "Britain" might have negative connotations for foreign students. The pro-Brexit group applied to Keele University's students' union to be formally recognised, but was told there were several reasons it would not be ratified. One reason included: "We felt the semantics behind the name of the group could be interpreted negatively on first glance, particularly with our internationally diverse student body."

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Post by Raggamuffin Wed Mar 16, 2016 5:32 pm

Of course that would exclude Northern Ireland anyway. How about "Students for the UK"? Laughing
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Post by Guest Wed Mar 16, 2016 8:26 pm

Just like the BNP made the Union Jack something people didn't want to be associated with, so groups like 'Britain First' have made the word 'Britain' toxic.

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Post by Raggamuffin Wed Mar 16, 2016 8:29 pm

So is the word "Brit" toxic as well then? Laughing
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