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Hay festival caves to anti-Israel pressure and drops sponsor Baillie Gifford

Major sponsor dropped by literary festival after threats from anti-Israel campaigners

By Jane Prinsley

1 min read

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 9: Singer and activist, Charlotte Church, speaks during a rally in support of Gaza on March 9, 2024 in London, England. With the war on Gaza entering its sixth month and Ramadan due to begin on Sunday, pro-Palestinian groups around the world are calling for an immediate ceasefire. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

Comedian Nish Kumar has pulled out of a scheduled performance at the Hay Festival over its sponsor's financial links with Israel (Photo: Getty Images)

Nish Kumar pulls out of Hay Festival over Israel

By Jane Prinsley

1 min read

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