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Protest takes place outside Jimmy Carr Cambridge gig in response to Roma joke

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Around 100 people attend demonstration outside the Corn Exchange over joke about Nazi killings

Jimmy Carr faced protests outside the venue where he performed on Wednesday evening in response to comments by the comedian which have been described as racist and offensive towards Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities.

Cambridge Stand Up To Racism organised the demonstration outside the Corn Exchange in the city, with up to 100 people protesting loudly with large placards and speakers.

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