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Chris McCall

Joanna Cherry claims SNP colleagues 'afraid to speak out' on gender reform and prefer a 'quiet life'

Joanna Cherry has claimed some of her SNP colleagues are "afraid" to criticise controversial gender reforms and prefer a "quiet life" instead.

The Edinburgh MP spoke out today after a leading Fringe festival venue faces a mounting backlash after cancelling her planned talkshow in August amid a row about trans rights.

Management at The Stand pulled the plug last weekend after staff said they did not want to work at an event featuring Cherry.

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