Eli Lake and David Rose: The UK Censorship Machine Eats Itself
A scandal in the UK involving intelligence agencies, public relations firms, and political figures has raised concerns about the intersection of national security and political smears, particularly linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's associates. The Free Speech Union has released a report examining allegations tied to the political network Labour Together, prompting debate over censorship and government overreach. Journalists Eli Lake and David Rose discuss the implications of these revelations for free speech and democratic accountability.
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Breaking HistoryEli Lake and David Rose: The UK Censorship Machine Eats Itself0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -49:49-49:49Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of The Free PressSubscribe to listenView all episodesEli Lake and David Rose: The UK Censorship Machine Eats ItselfMay 1, 2026Eli Lake50MIn Britain, a scandal involving spies, PR firms, and the ruling prime minister sees blurred lines between national security and political smear.Get NotifiedDavid Rose is the director of policy and research at the Free Speech Union, a UK-based nonpartisan organization that campaigns to defend freedom of speech.
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