UK faces backlash as teacher dismissed for telling student Britain is a Christian country

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 3 min read 100% complete by Efrat LachterDecember 10, 2025 at 05:18 PM

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A UK elementary school teacher was dismissed after telling a Muslim student that Britain is a "Christian country" and for telling the student not to wash his feet in a school sink. The Free Speech Union is supporting the teacher's legal challenge, arguing the dismissal infringes on free expression. The case has sparked debate about multiculturalism and safeguarding mechanisms in British schools. The Teaching Regulation Authority initially investigated but dismissed the charges against the teacher. The Free Speech Union is now funding the teacher's lawsuit for unfair dismissal, citing a rise in referrals to safeguarding panels for mainstream views.

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Britain ×250% London 60% King Charles III 70% Toby Young ×280%

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free speech 90% teacher dismissal 80% christian country 80% safeguarding 70% religious freedom 60% multiculturalism 60% legal challenge 50% unfair dismissal 50% church of england 50%