Free speech campaigners welcome Boris’s war on woke after PM reveals 'cancel culture' victims denied platforms by universities can now seek compensation in courts The Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill will aim to end the so-called 'no platforming' of speakers and academics on campuses Regulator the Office for Students will get the power to fine institutions and student unions for breaching new duties People who believe their freedom of speech has been impinged will also get the power to go to court to seek financial compensation