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Andrew Quinn

SNP MP Joanna Cherry was 'warned that speaking out on trans issues could ruin leadership chances'

An SNP MP has claimed she was warned that speaking out on trans issues could "ruin any chance" she had of becoming party leader.

Joanna Cherry has threatened legal action against The Stand comedy club after the Edinburgh venue cancelled her scheduled Fringe talkshow over her views on trans rights.

She said that she is doing so to make a "clear statement" that discriminating against people who hold "gender critical beliefs" is unlawful.

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