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VIDEO: Students react to election of NUS's first female Muslim leader

Supporters say abuse of Malia Bouattia has been 'disgusting' and she will bring minority issues to the fore, but others say they are worried
Malia Bouattia delivering her election speech at NUS conference. (NUS press office)

Middle East Eye went down to the National Union of Students conference in Brighton and asked delegates for their thoughts on the new union President. Watch here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nykm4lZ60AE

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