Choir members sue charity after being 'banned from singing for founder's gender-critical views'

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Choir members are pursuing legal action after being banned from performing at the 2026 London Marathon due to their founders' gender-critical views.The Singing Striders had been invited to attend the 2026 marathon by Scope, a leading disability charity, to entertain runners from the sidelines of the races.However, the charity withdrew the invitation just days before the marathon after receiving anonymous complaints regarding the founder, Janet Murray, who publicly expressed gender-critical views.Ms Murray and three fellow choir members are now seeking potential damages and a formal apology.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say They allege that Scope's decision amounted to unlawful discrimination against their legally protected beliefs.Ms Murray, a writer and journalist, has voiced concerns about biological males participating in women's sports and being admitted to organisations like Girlguiding.Two anonymous complaints about her views prompted Scope to inform her that she would not be...

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