Key political figures have waded in to support freedom of expression after a British cinema chain dropped the showing of a film nationwide after its subject matter prompted protests from members of the Muslim community.
Dame Sara Khan, independent adviser to the government on social cohesion and resilience, Health Secretary Sajid Javid, and Baroness Fox of Buckley have all warned about the consequences of the cinema chain Cineworld pulling “The Lady of Heaven” from their sites.
Bolton Cineworld was the first outlet to say it would no longer be taking bookings for “The Lady of Heaven” following an outcry from some Muslims in the northwest England town….