Reform UK Leader Launches Scathing Attack on Prime Minister
The Reform UK leader has launched a scathing attack on the Prime Minister, telling US Congress that the arrest of Father Ted creator over free speech is a “warning to US travellers.”
Arrest of Father Ted Creator
Farage said that Linehan was in the US when he sent the social media post, and he was arrested when flying into Heathrow Airport. He then pointed out that Linehan is not even British, but an “Irish citizen.”
Farage warned Congress, “He put out some tweets months ago when he was in Arizona, and months later, he arrives at Heathrow Airport to be met by five armed police.
“Armed Police, not a big deal in the USA, a very big deal in the United Kingdom, five of them, and he was arrested and taken away for questioning.
“He’s not even a British citizen. He’s an Irish citizen. This could happen to any American man or woman that goes to Heathrow that has said things online that the British government and British police don’t like.”
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Authoritarian State
The Reform UK leader said that Great Britain has become an “awful authoritarian” state, and he asked, “At what point did we become North Korea?”
Farage is on the world stage in Washington, testifying before Congress and raising grave concerns over the British government’s restrictions on the freedom of speech and the freedom of expression.
People who send a post on social media that is frowned upon by the Twitter police will be arrested and thrown into a cell, even though the UK is a so-called democratic country.
Testifying Before Congress
Farage appeared before the House Judiciary Committee, who are looking into how British and European laws are affecting US tech giants.
Farage also mentioned the case of Lucy Connelly, who was jailed over a social media post in the wake of the brutal and tragic Southport murders.
The Reform UK leader accused Sir Keir Starmer of holding Connolly as a “political prisoner.”
Farage said that he tried to bring Connolly to the US with him, but due to her conviction, the US blocked her from traveling to America.
Farage told the committee, “I wanted to bring her with me today as living proof of what can go wrong. Sadly, the restrictions that have been put on her, banned her from making the trip, which is a very, very great shame.”
Accusations and Denials
Republican Jim Jordan, chairman of the House of Judiciary Committee, accused London and Brussels of trying to “shake down” US tech firms with “censorship laws.”
Farage denied the suggestion that the US should place trade sanctions on countries that do not support free speech.
During Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, Starmer accused Farage of flying to “America to badmouth and talk down our country,” suggesting that the US could impose sanctions on the UK. He blasted, “You cannot get more unpatriotic than that, it’s a disgrace.”
When asked about the US imposing trade sanctions on the UK, Farage told Sky News, “I have not suggested that for one moment. That is the interpretation of the Prime Minister, who is very much on the back foot.”
Asked what he did say, Farage said, “I’ve said that I hope that American political parties, leaders, and businesses have a frank conversation with the British Government and say, ‘if you don’t sort this out, it’s going to have serious trade implications for both of us’.”
When asked if there is “hypocrisy” by speaking to Congress over free speech, Farage said, “Even more reason for me to be here to say, look, we’ve gone way down this path. Be vigilant in this country.”
He added, “I’m not saying Trump’s gone a bit far. I’m here to talk about what’s happening in the United Kingdom.”
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Conclusion
In conclusion, the Reform UK leader has launched a scathing attack on the Prime Minister, warning US Congress about the arrest of the Father Ted creator over free speech. The UK has become an authoritarian state, and people are being arrested for posting on social media. The British government’s restrictions on freedom of speech and expression are a concern, and the US should have a frank conversation with the British Government about this issue.
FAQs
Q: Who is the Reform UK leader?
A: The Reform UK leader is Nigel Farage.
Q: What is the issue with the Father Ted creator?
A: The Father Ted creator, Linehan, was arrested at Heathrow Airport for posting on social media while he was in the US.
Q: What did Farage say to Congress?
A: Farage warned Congress that the arrest of Linehan is a “warning to US travellers” and that the UK has become an “awful authoritarian” state.
Q: What is the case of Lucy Connelly?
A: Lucy Connelly was jailed over a social media post in the wake of the brutal and tragic Southport murders, and Farage accused Sir Keir Starmer of holding her as a “political prisoner.”
Q: What did Republican Jim Jordan say?
A: Republican Jim Jordan accused London and Brussels of trying to “shake down” US tech firms with “censorship laws.”
Q: What is the conclusion of the issue?
A: The conclusion is that the UK has become an authoritarian state, and people are being arrested for posting on social media. The British government’s restrictions on freedom of speech and expression are a concern, and the US should have a frank conversation with the British Government about this issue.
