Lord Heseltine Walks Out as Students Disrupt Important EU Debate

Lord Heseltine departed from the Oxford Union this week after an extensive delay in a debate on the European Union. The session was derailed by an hour-long discussion on identity politics and institutional regulations, causing significant frustration. Heseltine characterized the situation as 'utterly disgraceful,' as the scheduled speakers were left waiting for their turn. As a result, some attendees who remained until the end found themselves leaving well after 2 a.m. on November 9, 2024, highlighting the disorganization of the event. Heseltine expressed his displeasure to the president of the Union, noting the lack of respect shown to invited guests and the disruption of scheduled proceedings.