fwiw. This is what came up on my end of the Internet.
Google AI:
"Did the Fabians ban books by Ayn Rand in UK libraries"
There is no evidence that the Fabian Society banned books by Ayn Rand in UK libraries
. The suggestion appears to stem from conspiracy theories that link the Fabians to various forms of control in Britain. While the Fabian Society is a socialist organization that researches and publishes work on political and social issues, it has not been found to be responsible for any specific book bannings.
- Libraries and book bans: The process for removing books in UK libraries is typically handled at the local level and often involves public complaints, not bans mandated by an external political group like the Fabian Society.
- The origin of the rumor: The conspiracy theory about the Fabian Society secretly controlling various parts of British society gained traction after a judge who was a former Fabian Society chair, Lord Justice Bean, was involved in a legal case concerning a hotel for asylum seekers in 2025. This incident led to baseless accusations of a broader, hidden influence.
- Actual book challenges: Instances of book removal from UK libraries, particularly from school libraries, have occurred in recent years, often involving LGBTQ+ or race-related themes, but these are generally in response to complaints from parents or other individuals, not due to policies from the Fabian Society.
- Ayn Rand's status in libraries: Ayn Rand's works are controversial, but there is no evidence of a systematic ban in UK libraries. In fact, many public libraries in the UK have Rand's books available in their adult sections.
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