Reform Defector Maria Caulfield Defends Anti-Vaccine Doctor's Appearance
Maria Caulfield, an NHS nurse and health minister, defended the appearance of anti-vaccine doctor Dr. Aseem Malhotra at the Reform party conference.
In a recent Newsnight interview, Caulfield dismissed Malhotra's false claims about the COVID-19 vaccine as "free speech".
Reform have come out pretty clearly about that, yes he spoke at their conference, but it's not necessarily views that they support.
Dr. Malhotra had linked King Charles and the Princess of Wales' cancer diagnoses to their COVID-19 vaccination in his speech at the conference on September 6.
Caulfield stated that she disagreed with Malhotra's comments and that Reform had distanced itself from them, but emphasized her belief in free speech.
Author's summary: Maria Caulfield defends anti-vaccine doctor's speech as free speech.
- Dr. Aseem Malhotra spoke at the Reform party conference on September 6.
- He linked royal cancer diagnoses to COVID-19 vaccination.
- Maria Caulfield disagreed with Malhotra's comments but defended his right to free speech.