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Sturgeon: I Do Not Agree with Forbes Being Banned by Fringe Venue

Amid opposition to her trans views, Summerhall Arts announced Kate Forbes, Deputy First Minister of Scotland, will not be invited back after her Fringe appearance.
Due to objections from trans activists and venue users, reports suggest Summerhall reportedly feared her views on trans rights pose safety risks and may breach laws.
During her appearance, artists at Summerhall reported being 'terrified' of Kate Forbes and hid in a 'safe room' on the day she was booked.
Summerhall Arts issued an apology for the oversight of booking Kate Forbes and plans to develop robust inclusion and wellbeing policies.
Calls have emerged for Creative Scotland to halt funding after awarding over 600,000 pounds to Summerhall, while campaigners for Women Scotland warned the ban may breach laws protecting gender critical views.

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The Herald Scotland

Lean Left

How my interview with Kate Forbes became the Fringe’s latest censorship storm

When The Herald booked Kate Forbes for its Unspun Live podcast at the Edinburgh Fringe, we didn’t expect to be at the centre of a censorship row.

3 days ago·Scotland, United Kingdom

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Evening Standard

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Sturgeon: I do not agree with Forbes being banned by Fringe venue

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has been banned by the Summerhall venue because of her views on trans rights.

3 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Spectator UK

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Kate Forbes's treatment at the Edinburgh Fringe was a farce

She also holds gender-critical views. Despite these being entirely lawful, they bring instant pariah status in the arts world.

3 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Telegraph

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Edinburgh Fringe venue apologises for hosting gender-critical minister

Kate Forbes, Scotland’s Deputy First Minister, appeared at an event during the arts festival

4 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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BBC News

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Cancel culture row over Kate Forbes Edinburgh Fringe event

Edinburgh's Summerhall venue says an it was an "oversight" to allow the deputy first minister to appear as a guest.

4 days ago·United Kingdom

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scottishdailyexpress

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'Safe room' set up to protect performers from Kate Forbes at Edinburgh Fringe

The Deputy First Minister is allegedly facing a ban from Summerhall Arts as her presence there 'terrified' artists due to her opposition to gender reforms.

4 days ago

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