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General secretary Toby Young said: “Surely, if some people find Chubby Brown’s comedy offensive, they have the option of not buying tickets? Why should those who enjoy his humour not be allowed to see him perform just because some people don’t like his jokes? As it says on his website: ‘If easily offended please stay away!’ At the FSU we take no view on Chubby Brown’s comedy routine, just as we do not advocate for specific points of view. However, we do believe strongly that unless laws are being broken, as opposed to some people finding something distasteful, members of the general public are mature enough to make up their own minds on what they wish to watch, read or listen to. To deny them this opportunity would be a breach of their right to free specch, as well as Chubby Brown’s right to freedom of expression.”
Gayle Rouncivell, Lancaster Guardian, 21st July 2022.
