A row has erupted over the decision by a students' union to ban the sale of a national newspaper.

The Sussex University Students' Union Services board (SUSUS) have put a stop to sales of the Daily Mail from its outlets after a recommendation from a panel of elected student officials.

The union said the paper blamed the paper's tone on war and asylum seekers for its decision.

Other students said the move breached freedom of expression.

Nkem Ifejika, 22, a student in multi-media and digital systems, said: "I believe that in society people should have the freedom to print what they want as long as it is legal.

"It's not up to anyone else what is offensive to read. The union is treating us like babies and it's offensive."

Nick Scott, 21, who studies international relations, said: "There has been all sorts of infighting over this.

"I think that every point made by the union is totally relevant and I understand why they have reacted like this.

"But I do not think everyone who reads the Daily Mail is a bigot."

Union reps said the decision was justified.