He has gained a cult following but his controversial views have angered many. Now the UK government says he should stay away from universities.

British Education minister Claire Coutinho says controversial social media star Andrew Tate should not be allowed to speak at universities due to accusations of spreading misogyny.

Some argue that his views are harmful and do not align with promoting healthy discussions or creating a safe environment for diverse perspectives.

While she believes that debating the topics he discusses can be beneficial in countering such views, she emphasised that there is no place for individuals “spreading hate” on campus.

Coutinho, who oversees free speech in education, expressed concerns about left-wing activists intimidating speakers like Kathleen Stock, thereby threatening open debate in universities.

Coutinho highlighted the importance of protecting free speech at universities and mentioned the new Higher Education Act, which places a legal obligation on universities to ensure free speech or face sanctions and fines for non-compliance.

Andrew Tate, with nearly seven million Twitter followers, is facing charges in Romania for rape, human trafficking, and forming a criminal gang to exploit women. As of now, he is not planning to speak at a British university.

Who is Andrew Tate?

Andrew Tate is a British-American social media personality, former kickboxer, and reality television contestant. He gained notoriety for his participation in the British reality TV show “Big Brother” in 2016, where he was a housemate. Since then, he has amassed a substantial following on social media platforms like Twitter, where he shares his views on various topics, including masculinity, relationships, and personal development.

Tate has become highly controversial due to the content he shares on social media. He has been accused of promoting misogynistic views and perpetuating harmful stereotypes about women. Many of his tweets and posts have been criticized for being sexist, offensive, and demeaning towards women.

In addition to his controversial views on gender and relationships, Andrew Tate has faced legal troubles. He was charged in Romania with offenses related to human trafficking, forming a criminal gang to exploit women, and drug possession. These legal issues have further contributed to his controversial image.

Due to his controversial statements and legal problems, many people, including education ministers and activists, have expressed concerns about him being invited to speak at universities or other public platforms.