Katie Hopkins event cancelled in Rugby over 'safety concerns'

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She was due to perform at Rugby's Benn Hall on Saturday (19 July)



Controversial reality TV star Katie Hopkins has had comedy show at Rugby's Benn Hall cancelled days before it was set to take place. The former Apprentice contestant and right wing opinion columnist was due to perform her Batsh*t Bonkers Britain show on Saturday (19 July) but a sold out audience have been told they will need to seek a refund.

News of the controversial figure's show was met with anger by some in the town, with an online petition to cancel it springing up last month.

Asked about it at the time, the council told Coventry Live: "This event is a private booking so the promotions company is responsible for the event marketing and promotion. There has been no breach of the venue’s terms and conditions and therefore there is no contractual basis to cancel the booking."

However, since then a planned protest on the evening the show was meant to take place has emerged, and the council has now decided to cancel over potential safety concerns.

A spokesman for Rugby Borough Council on Tuesday (15 July) said: “The Benn Hall is primarily a family venue with many community events and activities from musical shows to antiques fairs. We want to support all our communities and their interests with safe, fun activities that everyone can enjoy.

"Since concerns about the Batsh*t Bonkers Britain tour booking were first raised with us, we have taken advice from a variety of partner organisations, including Warwickshire Police, about the context and safety implications of this performance.

“We are aware of a planned protest on the evening of the performance with significant numbers of individuals and organisations indicating their intention to attend.

“Because we are responsible for event safety and cannot guarantee the safety of ticket holders or protesters, we have cancelled the booking. Ticket holders should contact the promoter for information on refunds.

“We understand the depth of feeling this matter has invoked. We will review the Benn Hall booking policy and debate it at a forthcoming meeting of the council.”

Hopkins' Batsh*t Bonkers Britain tour has faced controversary at many turns, despite selling out most venues. The show in Birmingham was cancelled last month. Protests were also planned ahead of shows in Edinburgh, Swansea and Dorset.

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More pandering to the wokerati who shout others down.