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The Tory offensive against freedom of speech
The Johnson government has already passed laws – and is proposing new laws – which will restrict freedom of expression. The left must resist this assault on our rights, says BERNARD REGAN

FREE speech and freedom of expression are under attack from the Conservative government.  

Historically the left has been the champion of these rights against governments and states which have tried to constrain dissent through legislation and delegitimisation.

The Johnson government has already passed laws and is proposing new laws which will restrict freedom of expression.  

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