US Vice President JD Vance has launched a blistering attack on Britain and European allies, claiming they are suppressing dissent in their own societies.<\/p>\n
In what was meant to be a security-focused address, Vance argued that the greatest threat to the West comes not from Russia or China, but from the policing of free speech and what he termed “thoughtcrime”.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn Britain and across Europe, free speech, I fear, is in retreat,” he told the Munich Security Conference.<\/p>\n
Vance accused European leaders of crushing legitimate protest and persecuting people across the continent.<\/p>\n
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He claimed their immigration policies were inviting terror attacks and undermining democracy from within.<\/p>\n
Britain faced particularly harsh criticism in Vance’s address, with the vice president specifically targeting the country’s approach to freedom of speech.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Vance concluded his address with a forceful commitment to protecting freedom of expression, regardless of viewpoint.<\/p>\n
“We may disagree with your views, but we will fight to defend your right to air them in the public square,” the vice president declared.<\/p>\n
Is JD Vance right to say Free Speech is \u2018in retreat\u2019 in Britain? Vote in the poll above and have your say in the comments section below.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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