Why Cambridge wants to ban military personnel from freshers’ fairs

Student union branded ‘pathetic’ after suggesting firearms may have ‘triggering’ effect on some attendees

Cambridge University
Cambridge University’s Emmanuel College
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Cambridge students are supporting a bid to ban military personnel from attending freshers’ fairs at the university over fears that their presence could pose a mental health risk.

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