Education Secretary Criticizes Universities for Embracing "Woke Ideology"

The Education Secretary has criticized universities for embracing what he calls "woke ideology." The comments come in response to Bristol University's decision to quietly remove the national anthem from its graduation ceremonies. Gillian Keegan, the Education Secretary, expressed her disapproval on social media, stating that universities should stand up for British values and not give in to woke ideology. Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden and Tory MP Scott Benton also voiced their concerns, questioning the university's decision.

Controversy Surrounding Bristol University

Bristol University recently made the decision to stop playing the national anthem, "God Save the King," at every graduation ceremony. Instead, the anthem will only be sung if a representative of the Royal Family is present. This change has sparked debate among students and politicians. Some students view the anthem as old-fashioned and irrelevant, while others find it offensive. The university defends its decision, stating that they regularly update their graduation ceremonies and that the change was initially made in 2020 but was delayed due to the pandemic.