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Jefferson23

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Tue Jun 3, 2014, 06:13 PM Jun 2014

Fresh chaos at the Oxford Union after yet another resignation in the wake of president's arrest over

Ben Sullivan, 21, was arrested this month after accusations from students
Speakers at debating society have been cancelling appearances since
Committee members have started resigning over handling of the scandal
Anna Bazley, 19, a student at St Peter's College, is the latest to stand down

By Kieran Corcoran

Published: 15:11 EST, 31 May 2014 | Updated: 09:54 EST, 1 June 2014

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The historic Oxford Union debating society is in 'disarray' after another committee member resigned in the wake of its president being arrested over rape allegations.

Ben Sullivan, 21, was taken in by Thames Valley police earlier this month over accusations from two female undergraduates.

Sullivan, a history and politics student, has face repeated calls to resign from the society, which is seen as a training-ground for politicians and has been led by Boris Johnson and William Hague.

Arrested: Ben Sullivan was taken into custody by police earlier this month after being accused of rape by two undergraduates

A number of high-profile speakers have pulled out of engagements at the Union due to concerns over Sullivan, who denies the charges against him.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2644756/Fresh-chaos-Oxford-Union-resignation-wake-presidents-arrest-rape-claims.html#ixzz33cIzdzgf
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