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Christian Fellowship for Reform Hosts Free-Speech Birmingham Discussion

9/7/2026

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Christian Fellowship for Reform held a free-speech discussion in Birmingham, England, at Widdecombe’s suggestion.
Delegates queued outside the Birmingham NEC before entering a Wetherspoons at 9 a.m.
Speakers displayed a large portrait of Anne Widdecombe and invited messages in remembrance books.
Many participants wrote tearful messages citing Jesus as a free-speech martyr.
Attendees said free speech includes following women to abortion clinics, warning God’s wrath, and opposing restrictive laws.

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Story summary

Christian Fellowship for Reform held a free-speech discussion in Birmingham, England, at Widdecombe’s suggestion.
Delegates queued outside the Birmingham NEC before entering a Wetherspoons at 9 a.m.
Speakers displayed a large portrait of Anne Widdecombe and invited messages in remembrance books.
Many participants wrote tearful messages citing Jesus as a free-speech martyr.
Attendees said free speech includes following women to abortion clinics, warning God’s wrath, and opposing restrictive laws.