Leeds MP brands student a “shit” in gay marriage twitter row
Local MP Greg Mulholland has apologised after describing one of his student constituents as a “little shit” after being challenged over his position on gay marriage. Responding to a constituent who questioned the MPs support of equal marriage, Mulholland tweeted that “I am very glad I have never met you Jonathan as you are a disingenuous, manipulative, [...]
Union cancels Petting Zoo
The Union has cancelled its planned Petting Zoo, amid concerns about animal welfare. The event – which was due to take place next week – was to be part of a ‘Space to Relax’ campaign, designed to help students unwind during the busy exam period. Students have responded with disappointment to the news, with one [...]
Gang suspected in spate of Union thefts
Police say an organized gang may be responsible a spate of thefts in the Union. Victims had high value items stolen from their bags and purses, in a series of nine separate incidents in one evening. In response to the incidents, which happened on April 19, the Union has heightened its security. Patrols are also [...]
University accused of racism
A recent student has publicly accused the University of racially discriminating against her while she was studying. Sanaz Raji was forced to leave the University after her scholarship was withdrawn. Raji, who was studying for a PhD at the Institute of Communications (ICS), has launched a petition demanding that the University stops treating international students [...]
‘Prolific’ campus thief jailed
A man has been imprisoned for two and a half years after stealing from University property, having been apprehended by Security. Mark Devine, of Holbeck, Leeds, was found guilty of theft, fraudulent use of a stolen bank card and burglary. Polices sources told Leeds Student that Devine, 37, was a ‘prolific’ burglar and that he [...]
Security leave students feeling “unsafe” after drug raid
Two students arrested in their Halls for possessing drugs have launched an official complaint against University Security. The students say that they “no longer feel safe” in their own flat, after they were held in “a hostage like situation” on the evening of their arrest. In their complaint the girls also claim that they were [...]
Exec rally students before EDL protest
The Union Exec has called for students to “come together” against racism ahead of a student rally this weekend, organised in opposition to an English Defence League (EDL) demonstration in Leeds. On Saturday, the EDL will hold a protest against a community centre planned by the UK Islamic Mission, in Moortown. The group state that [...]
University considers £10 library fines
The library is considering raising fines to as much as £10 a day, this newspaper can reveal. In a statement to Leeds Student, the University confirmed that it is considering a new range of daily fines for items that have been recalled, ranging from £2 up to £10. The potential rises come alongside a change [...]
M62 crash victim confirmed as first year nursing student
A woman who was killed in a road collision on Friday has been confirmed as 18-year-old Bethany Jones, a first year nursing student at the University. The crash happened at approximately 11.30am, when a lorry collided with a minibus on the the M62 near Pontefract. A total of 21 passengers on the minibus were injured [...]