The Christian writer and broadcaster learned his speech at the University of Portsmouth was postponed because it coincided with a month-long celebration by students of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history.
Responding on Twitter, the 67-year-old said: “Portsmouth University Students’ Union have ‘postponed’ a meeting I was due address next Tuesday, because my opinions are unacceptable.
“Poor old Pompey has suffered so much in defence of English freedom, and this is how it all ends.”
Students union leaders said they had received “multiple” complaints on campus about the Mail on Sunday columnist’s scheduled appearance, which formed part of a ‘Big Talks’ programme.
Thought Police alert: Portsmouth University Students’ Union have ‘postponed’a meeting I was due address next Tuesday, because my opinions are unacceptable. Poor old Pompey has suffered so much in defence of English freedom, and this is how it all ends. https://t.co/oYtBLCnWkN
— Peter Hitchens (@ClarkeMicah) February 6, 2019
Union President Violet Karapaseva said: “We are committed to ensuring freedom of speech on the University of Portsmouth campus.
“However, we recognise that the timing of the scheduled event and the speaker’s previously published views do not align with our current celebration of the LGBT+ community.”
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