Health Secretary Wes Streeting called for police to prioritize street crime over social media posts after Graham Linehan, co-creator of Father Ted, was arrested at Heathrow over three transgender-related X posts.
Linehan, also known for The IT Crowd, was detained by armed officers upon arriving from Arizona, facing charges of inciting violence and harassing a transgender woman, Sophia Brooks, which he denies.
Streeting criticized past Conservative governments for overburdening police with excessive expectations, diluting their focus on public priorities like anti-social behavior and violent crime.
He told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme that police enforce laws set by Parliament, and current laws may need review.
JK Rowling called the arrest “totalitarianism,” while Conservative MPs and Elon Musk labeled it absurd, accusing police of targeting humor.
Streeting rejected claims of banned free speech, emphasizing context in speech laws.
Shami Chakrabarti and Sir Max Hill supported a review of vague speech laws, with Nigel Farage set to raise the issue in Washington, claiming Britain is becoming an authoritarian state.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski deemed the arrest proportionate.
Bodycare’s 32 store closures deepen the UK retail crisis, threatening jobs and high street vitality.
Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure as Labour grapples with Angela Rayner’s resignation and internal party dissent.
Nigel Farage’s US testimony on UK censorship, citing Graham Linehan’s arrest, ignited a free speech row.
Keir Starmer clashed with Kemi Badenoch at PMQs, addressing immigration, economic issues, and Angela Rayner’s tax scandal.
Keir Starmer’s ID card plan for migration control faces backlash, escalating political tensions.
Keir Starmer’s compulsory ID card proposal for migration control sparks public and political backlash.
Nigel Farage accused the UK of becoming an authoritarian censorship regime during his US House Judiciary Committee testimony.
Keir Starmer’s economic plans falter as resignations and a looming budget deficit challenge Labour’s credibility.
Rachel Reeves’ November 26 budget grapples with a £30 billion deficit and Labour’s internal crises.
Keir Starmer defends police focus on serious crime amid Nigel Farage’s censorship claims.
Keir Starmer rejects censorship accusations as Nigel Farage escalates free speech debate in the US.
Nigel Farage’s US testimony on UK censorship fuels a heated free speech debate with Keir Starmer.
Comedian Graham Linehan arrested at Heathrow over controversial social media posts.
Angela Rayner quit as Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary after admitting to underpaying stamp duty, breaching the ministerial code.
Keir Starmer rules out leaving the ECHR, defending its role despite immigration policy criticisms.
Baroness Poppy Gustafsson is reportedly resigning as investment minister, raising concerns for Keir Starmer’s economic agenda.
Good Morning Britain viewers expressed outrage over Keir Starmer's proposal for compulsory ID cards to address the migrant crisis.
Deputy PM Angela Rayner resigns after admitting to underpaying stamp duty on a UK property.
Bodycare’s administration and 32 store closures highlight the ongoing decline of UK high street retail.
Sky News experiences sound issues during live reporting of Angela Rayner's resignation.
Kemi Badenoch confronted Keir Starmer at PMQs over immigration policies and Angela Rayner’s tax scandal.
Keir Starmer struggles with a £30 billion deficit and Labour resignations, testing his leadership.
The Duchess of Kent, aged 92, passed away peacefully at Kensington Palace, prompting tributes from the Royal Family and public figures.
Bodycare’s closure of 32 stores signals a deepening crisis for UK high street retail amid economic pressures.
The Derby Bodycare store is safe, but 32 other UK stores will close following the company’s administration.
Graham Linehan, the creator of the popular TV show 'Father Ted,' was arrested at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of 'inciting violence' over social media posts he made about transgender issues.
Graham Linehan, the creator of the popular TV show 'Father Ted,' was arrested at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of 'inciting violence' over social media posts he made about transgender issues.
Zack Polanski secured a landslide victory to lead the Green Party, defeating Adrian Ramsay and Ellie Chowns with a bold eco-populist vision.
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch expressed 100% confidence in Scottish party leader Russell Findlay despite recent MSP defections.
Writer Graham Linehan was arrested over social media posts about transgender people, prompting backlash from politicians and public figures.
