A prominent SNP MP has slammed an Edinburgh comedy club for 'no-platforming' her in a row over trans rights
A prominent SNP MP has slammed an Edinburgh comedy club for "no-platforming" her in a row over trans rights.
The Record understands the event was cancelled over the weekend after staff at the club told bosses they would be uncomfortable working it. Cherry is a vocal critic of the Scottish Government's Gender Recognition Reform legislation, which would allow people to change their legally-recognised gender more quickly.The Stand's decision comes after a stand-up comedian pulled out of a gig at the club in March in protest at it booking the MP.The MP has repeatedly said she wants equal rights for trans people despite her concerns over self-identification.
"What does it say about the Fringe and Edinburgh, the home of the enlightenment, when an elected Edinburgh politician can't be asked questions on stage in the city they represent?"
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