UK free press under threat from Leveson-style regulation, argues opinion piece
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Nigel Farage
Summary
This opinion piece argues against the implementation of Leveson-style press regulation in the UK, asserting that a free press — however imperfect — is essential for protecting democratic rights and liberties. The author contends that politicians and the establishment are pushing authoritarian measures that would stifle journalism, particularly harming local news outlets. The piece defends the UK's existing free press model against calls for greater statutory regulation.
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bskyUK free press under threat from Leveson-style regulation, argues opinion pieceindependent.co.ukKey quotes
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But every now and again they do something so uncalled for and authoritarian which leaves us all slack-jawed in horror.
Press regulation will stifle local news even worse than national.
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