Academic Freedom: Subversion
Commons · Question 2947 · Tabled 19 May 2026 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by James McMurdock
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled New powers to protect vital free speech at universities, published on 20 April 2026, whether she has had discussions with the security services on ident
Answer
Answered by Josh MacAlister, 16 Jun 2026
In February 2026, we hosted an event for university Vice Chancellors on foreign interference alongside my hon. Friend, the Minister of State for Security, MI5 and cyber security services. At the event, we announced a new Academic Interference Reporting Ro...