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UK leader testifies before House Judiciary, free speech battle intensifies

Nigel Farage highlighted concerns over UK free speech erosion, citing the arrest of comedian Graham Linehan for anti-transgender posts and warning of similar risks for Americans abroad.

  • A free speech battle is growing in the UK, involving the US, as Nigel Farage testified that online policies are affecting U.S. speech.
  • Farage warned of a decline in free speech in the UK during his testimony before the House Judiciary Committee.
  • Following the arrest of Graham Linehan, the head of the Metropolitan Police urged the UK government to clarify laws on free speech.
  • The head of the Metropolitan Police Department urged the British government to clarify laws following Linehan's arrest, citing difficulties for officers.
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UK leader testifies before House Judiciary, free speech battle intensifies

A big free speech battle is developing in the United Kingdom, now involving the United States.

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Komo News broke the news in Seattle, United States on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
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