Members of Free Speech Brighton claim they were ejected from The Southern Belle pub in Hove during a meeting discussing gender ideology in schools, specifically advocating that children should not be taught about trans issues. The group, consisting of about 50 people, had booked the venue for their event, but tensions escalated after a retired teacher's speech on the topic. Security personnel allegedly intervened after the landlord expressed disapproval, resulting in heated exchanges where attendees protested their removal. Reports indicate that security followed the group to another pub, further hindering their discussions. Toby Young, director of the Free Speech Union, condemned the incident as an infringement on free speech, equating it to discrimination based on race or sexual orientation. The Southern Belle and the security firm involved have yet to respond to these allegations.