Prof Brian Cox criticises ‘nonsensical’ university speaking bans

Scientist and presenter attacks 'growing intolerance', no-platforming and 'deeply flawed' national conversation

The BBC's best-known science presenter, Prof Brian Cox, has criticised the "growing intolerance" of no-platform speaking bans at universities and colleges, describing them as "nonsensical".

The Wonders of the Universe presenter also attacked the "deeply flawed " national conversation" which he said meant people were unwilling or unable to change their minds on issues such as the European Union.