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Prof Kathleen Stock GMB

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HandsOffMyLangCleg · 29/01/2020 08:52

Freedom of Speech.

Just turned on to GMB to catch the end of a discussion between the brilliant Prof Stock, President? of the Students' Union, Piers and Susannah.

I think the debate stated around 8.40 for those who want to watch on Plus 1 and ITV player.

I only caught a bit (and my signal was breaking up), during which Prof Stock was discussing self ID and the restrictions and consequences on discussing this issue on campus.

Naturally, the SU man was being woke.

Good to see this on mainstream TV.

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LayAllYourLoveOnMe · 29/01/2020 09:42

"we used to not shut down racists".....

he did make a fair point when he said at least he showed up on the programme.

I thought prof Stock got a lot across in a few seconds and I will certainly be reusing what she said (we need rowantrees to set it out really). But essentially both good and bad ideas need to be tested - that is the function of a university.

PronounssheRa · 29/01/2020 09:36

The SU man consistently talked over prof stock who hardly got a word in.

SU man referred to it as generational unkindness and that by no platforming and stifling discussion they were actually standing up for free speech or some such bollocks.

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HandsOffMyLangCleg · 29/01/2020 09:30

Clip in which the silencing of women and the denial of biological reality is likened to racism. But, but, he forgot to throw in the fight for gay rights that usually accompanies such defence.

Top comment: the SU man knew which sex to talk over.

Will watch it properly on ITV Player.

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LayAllYourLoveOnMe · 29/01/2020 09:27

just trying to find it. lots of ads!

www.itv.com/hub/good-morning-britain/2a3211a2710

Rubidium · 29/01/2020 09:20

I didn't see it but I hope the rest of the discussion was better than this:
twitter.com/GMB/status/1222446567992504320

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HandsOffMyLangCleg · 29/01/2020 08:59

Recent thread on the cancelling of Prof Stock's talk at the UEA:

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/womens_rights/3798295-Kathleen-Stock-cancelled-by-UEA

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CoolCarrie · 29/01/2020 08:57

I agree it is good to hear this on mainstream tv, and despite me not liking Piers Morgan, he is definitely GC and always makes good points when this subject is featured on GM.