A group of transphobes, calling themselves Free Speech Union, were ejected from the Southern Belle pub in Brighton on September 17.
The group, which met to discuss “safeguarding children against pervasive gender ideology”, were told to leave by management after a complaint was made about their impromptu meeting. After refusing, security intervened, saying “everyone who refuses to leave is now trespassing”.
Comedian Janey Godley waded in on Twitter, formerly X, saying: “Imagine you’re in a pub and people set up a speaker to the system and hold a meeting about ANYthing without permission. then get upset they’re asked to leave – who the fuck does that? Support Southern Belle in Brighton.”
Imagine you’re in a pub and people set up a speaker to the system and hold a meeting about ANYthing without permission. then get upset they’re asked to leave – who the fuck does that? Support Southern Belle in Brighton https://t.co/QXu7vBDAhM
— Janey Godley (@JaneyGodley) September 19, 2024
Others also stepped up on the social media platform with one account adding: “Brighton & Hove is exactly the wrong type of place to try and pull stunts like that.”
Brighton & Hove is exactly the wrong type of place to try and pull stunts like that. The Landlord has to look to his regular customers.
— Quibilah1 🏳️🌈 🌈 🏳️⚧️ (@Quibilah1) September 18, 2024
The post was shared by account ‘Free By The Sea’, who also tagged in Reform Party UK.
