In 1947 people suspected of un-American activities were asked by Senator Joe McCarthy, ‘Are you now or have you ever been a member of the Communist Party?’ Recently, Conservative government whip Chris Heaton Harris asked vice-chancellors for the names of professors who favour Brexit. A number of academics think that the staunch Brexiteer’s letter smacked of McCarthyism when he asked for copies of the syllabus and links to the online lectures which relate to this area. Many believe it contained an implied threat that universities would be challenged for any bias.
Tory MP accused of McCarthyism over Brexit
Written by David Fletcher 27 Oct 2017Additional Info
- Pray: for free speech in universities, with open debates on every subject. (Proverbs 17:7)
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