Samaritans accused of stifling dissent and bullying over branch closure plans

The Guardian 1 min read 3 hours ago

<p>Claim comes after charity suspends a number of senior volunteers who spoke out publicly against proposals</p><p>Samaritans has been accused of bullying behaviour and shutting down dissent after suspending a number of senior volunteers who spoke out publicly against its <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/jul/25/samaritans-close-branches-uk-ireland">controversial plans</a> to close as many as half of its 200 UK branches.</p><p>The mental health charity suspended at least two of its branch directors and one former branch director on Tuesday, 48 hours before its annual general meeting.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/oct/22/samaritans-accused-of-stifling-dissent-and-bullying-over-branch-closure-plans">Continue reading...</a>
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