The Worst NUS Motions

Some of these are just silly, but some of these are quite serious. The NUS doesn't represent us, and until it does we should say No Thanks.

7. The motion to condemn Mexico

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In March 2015, the NUS National Executive Council decided that the students they represented would be helped by them condemning the Mexican state.

6. The motion of solidarity with the Irish Anti-Water Charges Movement

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We're sure this motion of solidarity was of great help to the Irish Anti-Water Charges Movement. And of course, to students...

5. The motion to bring down the government

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In June 2015, NUS decided the best way to get a good deal for students was to pledge to bring down the government through a campaign of 'escalating direct action'.

4. The motion to abolish Gay Men's Reps

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A recent one, that passed this March. Because gay men don't face oppression apparently...

3. The motion to abolish prisons

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This was passed just this month - we're not sure what there even is to say about it.

2. The motion to work with CAGE

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At 2015 national conference a motion was passed for NUS to work 'alongside civil liberties groups including CAGE'. The only problem is that CAGE's leaders have expressed support for stoning adulterous women...

1. The motion to lift the ban on a terrorist group

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In 2014 the NEC called for the lifting of the ban on the PKK, an internationally recognized terrorist organization that has targeted civilians.