A university student has been banned from Aberdeen University's union for two weeks after saying 'Rule Britannia' during a debate on the British Army. The Aberdeen University Students' Association told her that quoting the 18th century piece could be viewed as potentially discriminatory. Rule, Britannia is a poem by Scottish poet and playwright James Thomson, and was set to music by English composer Thomas Arne in 1740. Rule Britannia, a poem by Scottish playwright James Thomson, was set to music by English composer Thomas Arne in 1740. MailOnline has approached Aberdeen University Students' Association for a comment.

Source: Daily Mail March 18, 2021 01:33 UTC