US Republicans criticise the UK’s free speech amid a crackdown at dwelling.
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President Trump is within the UK on a State go to, the place he’s been hosted by the royal household and is ready to satisfy with Prime Minister Starmer.
The 2 leaders seem to have a robust relationship. However there’s one massive situation that’s develop into a sticking level between them.
More and more, free speech in the UK is a scorching button rallying cry among the many conservatives in america. Why have Republicans in America develop into so obsessive about free speech throughout the Atlantic? Particularly when a crackdown on speech is kicking off at dwelling.
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