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The Metropolitan Police has threatened an unprecedented use of Public Order legislation to target me and my channel @ReasonedUK. It should concern anyone that believes in freedom of the press. @SpeechUnion
"Threatening them with arrest if their interviewees say something offensive will have a chilling effect on free speech, which is the lifeblood of democracy."
Darren Grimes under police investigation after David Starkey interview https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/10/09/darren-grimes-police-investigation-david-starkey-interview/
Darren Grimes under police investigation after David Starkey interview https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/10/09/darren-grimes-police-investigation-david-starkey-interview/
At a time when many in our country are facing uncertainty and financial hardship, I cannot imagine a more contemptible way for the Metropolitan Police to abuse taxpayers' money and the trust of citizens than by investigating this vexatious claim. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/10/09/darren-grimes-police-investigation-david-starkey-interview/
The precedent this sets is so incredibly dangerous. We can no longer claim to be a free country if journalists face arrest for comments made by their guests. Please stand with me in resisting this all of the way until the law sees sense. Thank you for your support. X
Wow. I am so touched by the number of people using the hashtag #IStandWithDarrenGrimes – thank you! x
