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British Museum postpones Jewish culture month lecture over protest fears

Decision draws criticism from some commentators and free speech advocates as well as Tory leader, Kemi BadenochThe British Museum has postponed a lecture for Jewish culture month over concerns that the event would be disrupted by protesters.The museum announced that the talk on ancient Israel and Ju...

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by Nadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent

British Museum postpones Jewish culture month lecture over protest fears

Decision draws criticism from some commentators and free speech advocates as well as Tory leader, Kemi Badenoch

The British Museum has postponed a lecture for Jewish culture month over concerns that the event would be disrupted by protesters.

The museum announced that the talk on ancient Israel and Judah, which was scheduled to take place on Thursday, would be held at a later date yet to be decided.

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This article was originally published by The Guardian and written by Nadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent.

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