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Jacob Rees-Mogg Confronted by Protesters at Cardiff University

The Tory MP faced a hostile crowd during a speaking event, highlighting tensions over free speech at universities.

  • Jacob Rees-Mogg was chased by demonstrators waving Palestinian flags after a speech at Cardiff University.
  • The protest, labeled as 'legitimate' by Rees-Mogg, was organized by Welsh Underground Network and Cardiff Communists.
  • Security intervened as one protester attempted to block Rees-Mogg's car, underlining the intensity of the confrontation.
  • Critics, including Conservative Party chairman Richard Holden, condemned the protesters' tactics as harmful to their cause.
  • Cardiff University reaffirmed its commitment to free speech, despite the disruptive end to the event.
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