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Mike Freer, a Conservative MP, has announced his resignation following Islamist threats to his life, which has led to discussions about increasing security for MPs to protect them from intimidation and 'mob rule'. Concurrently, Douglas Murray, a free speech advocate, faced a campaign of intimidation that forced the relocation of his 'Standing With Israel' event, originally scheduled at the Apollo Theatre. The event, which was a fundraiser for IDF-drafted students from the Technion in Haifa, was held at an alternate venue with a capacity audience despite the theatre's cancellation amid staff threats. These incidents have raised significant concerns over free speech and the safety of public figures in the UK, as well as the impact of pro-Hamas demonstrations.
Mike Freer—a gay, Conservative British MP—is leaving Parliament amid increasing Islamist threats to his life. He speaks to The FP’s @ollywiseman about making it out “by the skin of his teeth.” https://t.co/a7N2RQJW20
British minister Mike Freer speaks to The FP about stepping down from parliament amid Islamist threats to his life. Plus: King Charles' cancer fight, woke kindergarten, and a pitch-perfect Grammys. Read today’s digest from @ollywiseman and @SnoozyWeiss: https://t.co/RcDEt9zCX0
LATEST: A man has been arrested in connection with threatening behaviour towards a Conservative MP. https://t.co/ythQG1cXHC
The same week Mike Freer declared he did not feel safe to continue as an MP, @stephenpollard, the former editor of The Jewish Chronicle, revealed that he, too, had been targeted by Islamists and had relied on police protection for years. On Sunday, a theater in central London…
Mike Freer—a gay, conservative justice minister—is leaving Parliament because of Islamist threats to his life. He speaks to @ollywiseman: "they have silenced me." Britain cannot protect its own government ministers... https://t.co/tIt00Et3nD
Man arrested over threatening behaviour towards Tory minister Mike Freer, who is quitting after death threats https://t.co/SRcN47N7kI
Theatre cancels Douglas Murray event after staff ‘received threats’ https://t.co/1eo0XruV0v
🔴 A 46-year-old man has been arrested after a Tory minister whose office was burned down in a suspected arson attack received an abusive and threatening phone call, police have said https://t.co/U40tLx4ohY
As usual @DouglasKMurray speaks for us all. https://t.co/1xyJmA1pIl
Police once again arrest a man for waving a Union Flag (🇬🇧) at a Pro-Palestine protest. It appears you can wave any foreign flag or even flags support terrorism, just not our own. The British police are a joke. https://t.co/5SaHVyWqf2
A London fundraiser for @IDF-drafted students from the Technion in Haifa was moved yesterday following employees of the Apollo Theater, where the fundraiser was set to take place, refusal to work. The employees willing to work the event were doxxed. https://t.co/raXHTxRQix
London's Apollo Theatre reportedly cancelled an event with Douglas Murray fundraising for the Israeli military - after its staff refused to work on it. Responding to the cancellation in an interview, Murray said, “If you’re an usher, do your darn job" https://t.co/9RqEthqb2x
IDF fundraiser by Douglas Murray was cancelled in London after ushers refused to work the venue. This shows us the power of collective action and solidarity with the Palestinian people. https://t.co/W9FNnaPNzP
Deeply disappointed that Mike Freer feels he has to stand down. No MP should be subjected to harassment & violence for doing the job they are elected to do. Time for my 2019 proposal for Speakers Conference on violence & abuse against MPs https://t.co/XitQV9I9eX https://t.co/KsVm3saqMl https://t.co/YfQgbvoH9k
London's Apollo Theatre reportedly cancelled an event with Douglas Murray fundraising for the Israeli military - after theatre staff refused to work on it https://t.co/ikAd55GaQK
Mike Freer who revealed last week is stepping down over threats, tells @TomSwarbrick1 he's faced even more since revealling he is quitting "Even the week after, last week, when I announced I was stepping back, we had someone phone up and say we're coming after you guys, you…
An IDF fundraiser in London had to be moved after staff working at the event were doxxed and received threatening messages. https://t.co/TEH90ZymIS
London's Apollo Theatre has reportedly cancelled an event titled Standing with Israel following a grassroots campaign by a coalition of theatre staff and culture workers https://t.co/fwuZKjH7u0
Grassroots campaign shuts down fundraiser for Israeli soldiers at London theatre https://t.co/qVuSj9zM1F https://t.co/c9VqIMWxb4
Douglas Murray: "I don't recognise our country anymore. It's filled with Islamists parading around the streets." @DouglasKMurray | @JuliaHB1
.@DouglasKMurray's fundraiser for IDF-drafted students was moved yesterday after employees of the venue refused to work. The employees willing to work the event were reportedly doxxed and received threatening messages. Report by @DanielleGreyman https://t.co/TEH90ZymIS
After a Douglas Murray speaking event was disrupted at the weekend, he speaks out about the chilling threat to free speech. "I don't recognise our country anymore, I don't know why we have given in to Islamists and terrorists." @JuliaHB1 | @DouglasKMurray https://t.co/0DHWX0TnbF
Douglas Murray speaks to Julia after an event of his was disrupted following complaints from pro-Palestine supporters. "Hamas supporters literally spit on our country, week after week, but you're not allowed to show solidarity with Jews?" @JuliaHB1 | @DouglasKMurray https://t.co/rzjcBoUyAI
Douglas Murray speaks to Julia after an event of his was cancelled following complaints from pro-Palestine supporters. "Hamas supporters literally spit on our country, week after week, but you're not allowed to show solidarity with Jews?" @JuliaHB1 | @DouglasKMurray https://t.co/frqwudom0N
London theater cancels Douglas Murray pro-Israel event; 1,000 attend at alternate venue https://t.co/vel2qRYBXn
Last night @DouglasKMurray was special guest at the Standing With Israel" event. It was meant to be held at The Apollo Theatre @NimaxTheatres but they caved into the Muslim mob & cancelled the evening. But an alternative venue was found here is Douglas speaking. Eat your heart… https://t.co/JzkuvKAYf5
Labour candidate in Finchley and Golders Green urges new offence to protect MPs as Mike Freer to quit after death threats - @jitjoshi reports https://t.co/pQc4SldSfB
Last night @DouglasKMurray held a "Standing With Israel" talk. It was meant to be held at The Apollo Theatre @NimaxTheatres but they caved into the Muslim mob, but an alternative venue was found. The Apollo Theatre you are snivelling cowards who does not deserve anyone's custom. https://t.co/cja4JwMhwo
Mike Freer case prompts plan to boost security to protect MPs from 'mob rule' as they battle to tackle attempts at intimidation https://t.co/J872O0uxa9 https://t.co/m4wizasDoK
"Douglas Murray is nothing but a terror [sic]. Nothing but a right-winger." Radical Muslims protested @DouglasKMurray's speaking event in London on Feb. 4 outside the wrong venue. The @ApolloTheater cancelled the event but it was moved successfully. https://t.co/Vw9OS3BI0b
Wonderful event to a capacity audience in London. Shame on the Apollo Theatre for bowing to the mob. But London’s Jews will not be intimidated and neither will I.
"Douglas Murray is using his platform to fundraise for the IDF who are nothing but baby killers!" Protestors turned up outside Nimax Theatres in central London this evening where Douglas Murray was due to host an event to fundraise for the IDF. After complaints from… https://t.co/AswWLJ7y1a
Douglas Murray doesn't believe in free speech. Douglas Murray hasn't spoken out EVER in support of those arrested and jailed recently for ridiculous 'hate speech' laws. Tonight he was stopped from doing a fundraiser for a foreign army. GOOD! This is not a free speech issue. https://t.co/DjULnnhiOb
After an Islamist terrorist killed David Amess, MPs prattled on about the need for more civility in public life. Following Mike Freer’s resignation, they’re doing it again. Their cowardice in the face of Islamism imperils democracy, says Tom Slater https://t.co/2VDfDmuETY
Free speech advocate Douglas Murray hasn't said a word about his countryman Sam Melia going to jail for sharing stickers opposing mass-immigration. Instead, he's working to raise money for Israeli soldiers. And this is the guy who wrote a book called The Strange Death of Europe. https://t.co/RGnodtMJr9
"I do have to say, why would you give up a good career to put yourself through this?" Mike Freer MP, who announced his resignation this week, speaks candidly about what prompted his decision @Nickdebois | #MikeFreer https://t.co/NZLnWsdQ9Y
First Mike Freer resigns. Now this. Thank God @DouglasKMurray will not stand down. https://t.co/k0Ie4SQMsF
My event in central London tonight has been moved after the theatre that was meant to be hosting it cowered to a campaign of intimidation. We have arrived at the point where theatres in London no longer feel safe to support free speech - or at least not when the subject is about…
"They see somebody standing on the streets of London, dressed as a terrorist and seemingly getting away with it" Mike Freer MP reacts to some of the appalling scenes witnessed across the UK, as pro-Hamas demonstrations continue @NickdeBois | #MikeFreer https://t.co/0qs8wWx80Q