JD Vance’s “free speech” hypocrisy

Free speech in Europe has come under pressure in recent years , but let’s not take any lessons in freedom of expression from the US .

The Associated Press agency was banned from attending Oval Office briefings for sticking to using “ Gulf of Mexico ” rather than GUL of America ” in its reporting.

Meanwhile, the Federal Communications Commission has told the media giant Comcast which owns Sky that it will begin an investigation into its diversity, equity and inclusion work.

Nevertheless, by being active on TikTok and making episodes available on catch-up from first thing in the morning, the number of hours of EastEnders being watched on iPlayer actually increased last year by almost 20 per cent. There could well be life in the old girl by which, of course, I mean the Queen Vic yet..