The Russell Group universities where student Restore UK societies emerged

Restore Britain has only been a political party since 13th February. Yet the first student Restore group  – York St John Restore Britain Society – sprung up six days later. Students at many Russell Group universities already have to cope with Reform UK societies, but now several have to deal with Restore Britain groups too. Here are all the Russell Group universities where students have started Restore UK societies.

Durham University

 

 

 

 

 

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The Durham University Restore Britain society sprung up in spring 2026. Students organised debating events in pubs. Motions included “this house believes the left do not understand the terms ‘fascist’ and ‘nazi” and ‘”this house believes that Reform UK has no actual developed policies”.

King’s College London (KCL)

This society was formed in June 2026. The Instagram bio says, “Millions Must Go.” Their inaugural post says: “The young men and women of this university have been betrayed. Immigration. Inflation. Housing. Crime. Jobs. DEI.”

It is not clear what this society has actually done, beyond call for the student meme page Kingfess to be banned.

University of Warwick

A Restore Society at Warwick emerged in May. It’s not clear what events this group has actually held since then, although they made Instagram posts outlining the proposed policies they thought what interest Warwick students. Apparently, they aim to expand the UK’s reliance on nuclear energy, legalise pepper spray, withhold foreign aid from “incalcitrant nations”.

University of York

 

 

 

 

 

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In spring 2026, York‘s Students’ Union ratified a Restore Britain Society, despite protests from 70 students.

 

 

 

 

 

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Before the Students’ Union formally recognised the society (and it became subject to their rules), the students arranged a pub crawl with the theme “Detain and Deport”. The group reportedly has 25 members. Joining costs £10. Their most recent event was a game night for an “original game” called “Global Domination”.

 

 

 

 

 

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A spokesperson from the Students’ Union told the iPaper: “York Students’ Union has a duty to support all students at York, regardless of their views or background, as long as they are lawful. Ratifying both the Reform Party Society and Restore Britain Society is part of upholding that duty. Ratification is not endorsement of any group’s views, and every student group, these two included, is expected to follow our code of conduct and treat others with respect.”

The University of York said: “We know that many of the issues being debated as part of this new student society bring fear of harassment, anger and may conflict with the individual values that many hold. That’s a heavy weight for any community to carry.  

“Our role is to facilitate lawful free speech, in a safe environment … Not everyone will agree with the decision to ratify, but supporting the right for our students to join together in societies, to protest peacefully, and to promote lawful, differing views is a fundamental part of a functioning democracy.”

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