Freedom of speech

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Ofcom’s approach to GB News will dilute trust in media – just when we need it most | Stewart Purvis and Chris Banatvala
The law hasn’t changed. Yet the regulator is allowing these channels to transmit partisan political content, says Stewart Purvis and Chris Banatvala

Stewart Purvis and Chris Banatvala

13, Mar, 2024 @1:52 PM

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MPs, understand this: protests are inevitable when you fail to represent the people | Andy Beckett
Politics is not just an activity conducted in Westminster corridors, with the voters locked out, says the Guardian columnist Andy Beckett

Andy Beckett

10, Mar, 2024 @1:01 PM

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Michelle Donelan deserves to lose her job over false allegations against two academics | Observer editorial
The science and innovation secretary falsely accused two academics with whom she disagreed of holding extremist views

Observer editorial

10, Mar, 2024 @6:00 AM

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Two artists withdraw work from Barbican show in row over Gaza talk
Yto Barrada and Cian Dayrit ask for art to be removed from exhibition after venue pulled out of hosting speech about war

Lanre Bakare Arts and culture correspondent

08, Mar, 2024 @5:49 PM

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Socialism, anti-fascism and anti-abortion on Prevent list of terrorism warning signs
Communism also among ideologies on document as human rights groups say UK scheme has been politicised

Vikram Dodd Police and crime correspondent

07, Mar, 2024 @1:38 PM

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Dan Wootton leaves GB News to set up own ‘independent platform’
Suspended broadcaster accused Ofcom of censorship after watchdog ruled his show had broken rules

Nadeem Badshah

05, Mar, 2024 @6:46 PM

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Met chief defends policing of anti-war protests after Sunak’s criticism
Mark Rowley says officers are being called ‘woke and fascist’ at same time and feel undermined by lack of support

Vikram Dodd Police and crime correspondent

05, Mar, 2024 @1:29 PM

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No 10 faces Tory backlash over plans to broaden extremism definition
Figures on right of party fear move could have unintended impact on those with socially conservative views

Ben Quinn Political correspondent

05, Mar, 2024 @11:03 AM

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A Slapps law could affect anyone, not just the rich and powerful | Letter
Letter: The anti-Slapps bill is deeply flawed and being rushed through in response to a mere handful of alleged cases, says media lawyer Hugo Mason

03, Mar, 2024 @5:29 PM

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Universities must overcome ‘echo chamber’ and self-censorship, says Reading VC
Robert Van de Noort says vice-chancellors must be bold in protecting academic freedom and promoting diversity of thought

Richard Adams Education editor

27, Feb, 2024 @5:14 PM

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Alexei Navalny’s body given to mother by Russian authorities
Remains handed to Lyudmila Navalnaya nine days after Putin critic’s death in Arctic prison, say supporters

Pjotr Sauer

24, Feb, 2024 @4:58 PM

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After this week’s Julian Assange court hearing, this is clear: extradition would amount to a death sentence | Duncan Campbell
Lawyers posed the pivotal question: how can exposing crime and torture be worse than committing them, says former Guardian crime correspondent Duncan Campbell

Duncan Campbell

24, Feb, 2024 @7:00 AM

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