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Joanna Cherry banned from The Stand

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NatashaDancing · 01/05/2023 00:58

Joanna Cherry banned

The Stand is owned / partly owned by Tommy Sheppard who is an SNP MP.

An event featuring a prominent MP who has been outspoken in the bitter debate about trans rights has been cancelled by the Edinburgh Fringe’s biggest comedy club.

Joanna Cherry was due to take part in an “In conversation with . . . ” discussion at The Stand’s New Town Theatre during the summer.

But she has been “no platformed” after staff at the venue, including management and box office personnel, said they would not be comfortable working at the show.

Feminist MP ‘no-platformed’ by Edinburgh Fringe venue

An event featuring a prominent MP who has been outspoken in the bitter debate about trans rights has been cancelled by the Edinburgh Fringe’s biggest comedy c

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/865a50cc-e771-11ed-8b19-8262c49fff39?shareToken=fd942b7b4afe4ad5bf7bf7f997112f13

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EfingNora · 01/05/2023 06:54

When you have someone as eloquent and articulate as ms Cherry opposing your opinion I suppose the only solution is to stick your fingers in your ears and shout "TRALALALA I CAN'T HEAR YOU" and they wonder why people don't take them seriously.

Rightsraptor · 01/05/2023 06:48

Oh dear, poor venue staff.

Imagine having to be in the vicinity of someone who can produce such rational, clear arguments with such economy of style as Joanna Cherry.

No wonder they're frightened to be anywhere near her.

Helleofabore · 01/05/2023 01:57

This really is going too far.

Imagine if this action was being taken the other way round? I wonder if she will sue for discrimination?