GERMAN far-right leader Alice Weidel has cancelled her controversial speech at the Oxford Union.
The union said the decision was taken 'due to concerns with security arrangements for aspects of her travels and engagements', however it follows widespread pressure on the union to withdraw the invitation.
A mass protest was planned outside the debating club on the night of the speech, which was scheduled for November 7.
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Oxford Stand Up To Racism's Kate Douglas declared 'victory' for campaigners, adding: "We were expecting hundreds to protest and the cancellation shows anti-racists can make a difference if they organise."
"The Stand Up To Racism campaign united campaigers, councillors, academics, trade unionists, students and Oxford residents, and drew the support of the local Labour MP.
"All oppose the Oxford Union giving a platform to a representative of a party that is deeply racist and has Nazi members."
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