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Nigel Farage, Reform UK leader, escalated tensions over UK free speech by testifying at the US House Judiciary Committee, accusing Labour of fostering an “authoritarian censorship regime.” Citing the arrest of comedian Graham Linehan over X posts allegedly inciting violence against a transgender woman, Farage argued the UK criminalizes “unpleasant” speech.
Linehan’s case, alongside Lucy Connolly’s imprisonment for racial hatred posts, fueled his claims.
Keir Starmer called Farage “unpatriotic” for urging US sanctions, while Conservative MPs like Robert Jenrick criticized police priorities.
JK Rowling labeled Linehan’s arrest “totalitarianism,” and Elon Musk called Britain a “police state.” Starmer’s spokesman prioritized issues like knife crime, rejecting censorship claims.
Shami Chakrabarti and Sir Max Hill called for a review of vague speech laws.
Farage’s absence from Parliament for the US trip drew further criticism, intensifying debates over balancing free expression and public safety in the UK.




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