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I was branded a Nazi and told I would burn alive for defending free speech
Sally Dunsmore | The Telegraph | March 18, 2026
Mar 18, 2026
The Oxford Literary Festival’s director said she faced abuse and threats from activists over speaker choices, including being called a Nazi and told she would “burn alive.” Some authors pulled out, accusing the event of platforming “harmful” views, while organizers defended their commitment to free speech.
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