Milo Yiannopoulos nominated for Glasgow University rector

By The Newsroom
Published 4th Mar 2017, 15:22 BST
Updated 24th Mar 2017, 10:59 BST
Milo Yiannopoulos. Picture: Getty ImagesMilo Yiannopoulos. Picture: Getty Images
Milo Yiannopoulos. Picture: Getty Images
Former Breibart News editor Milo Yiannopoulos is in the running to become the University of Glasgow's next rector.

The controversial public figure is one of 12 names put forward by students to take part in an election for the position.

Yiannopoulos recently courted controversy after a video emerged in which he allegedly condoned ‘consensual’ sexual relationships between boys and older men.

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His book publisher withdrew a book deal and the American Conservative Union cancelled a scheduled appearance at the CPAC event amid a backlash.

He also resigned from his role as editor at ‘alt right’ news orga