Opposing views should be heard, says Yousaf after Cherry’s Fringe event axed

The First Minister said he hopes a compromise can be found so the show can go ahead.

Joanna Cherry is opposed to the Scottish Government’s gender recognition reforms (Lesley Martin/PA) (PA Wire)

Humza Yousaf has said he hopes a compromise can be found which will allow SNP MP Joanna Cherry’s Edinburgh Fringe show to go ahead.

An event due to be held at the Stand comedy club in which Ms Cherry was to be interviewed as part of a series has been cancelled.

The club said “key operational staff” had raised concerns about the MP’s views and made clear they did not want to work at the event.