[Colleagues response to her participation in a LGB Alliance conference] They demanded I had the whip removed if I spoke at the conference and really … - Joanna Cherry

" "

[Colleagues response to her participation in a LGB Alliance conference] They demanded I had the whip removed if I spoke at the conference and really whipped up an atmosphere, very unpleasant, and, to use someone else's words, toxic atmosphere against me within the Westminster group.

English
Collect this quote

About Joanna Cherry

Joanna Catherine Cherry KC (born 18 March 1966) is a Scottish politician and barrister who served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Edinburgh South West from 2015 to 2024. A member of the Scottish National Party (SNP), she was the party's Shadow Home Secretary and Shadow Secretary of State for Justice in the House of Commons from 2015 to 2021.

Also Known As

Birth Name: Joanna Catherine Cherry
Alternative Names: Joanna Catherine Cherry QC Joanna Cherry QC Joanna Catherine Cherry KC Joanna Cherry KC
Enhance Your Quote Experience

Enjoy ad-free browsing, unlimited collections, and advanced search features with Premium.

Related quotes. More quotes will automatically load as you scroll down, or you can use the load more buttons.

Additional quotes by Joanna Cherry

I've always argued that the way to win a referendum was to persuade people who voted no in 2014 of the merits of our case.
The SNP needs to discuss both how we convince people to the cause of independence and also how we actually win our independence.
We need to put the sovereignty of the Scottish people back to the front and centre of our debate.

It should not be possible for venues or their staff to no-platform lesbians or feminists who believe that sex is an immutable biological fact just because of our sexuality or our beliefs. [...] That sort of discrimination is unlawful and I'm sure most people would agree it's not acceptable

Try QuoteGPT

Chat naturally about what you need. Each answer links back to real quotes with citations.

In my case, I was kicked off the SNP frontbench for speaking up for women's rights and for lesbian rights.
And I've also received rape and death threats, as is a matter of public record. I've had no public support from my political party, despite those rape and death threats.
So, I think many parliamentarians are just trying to keep out of this debate because they’re afraid to speak up.

Loading...