The Last Ditch
All about the death of liberty in Britain
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£5 to save freedom of speech? - 2 days ago
NHS Blog Doctor: £5 to save freedom of speech on the internet.I am not sure that paying a blogger's legal costs to defend a libel claim is quite going to "save freedom of speech on the internet," but secure in... Topics: Civil Liberties
Live blogging the Speaker's statement - 2 days ago
The Speaker's hands were trembling and his voice quavering. I wonder why. Though a professional politician of many years' standing, he was also reading closely from a prepared statement; his eyes never raised from the paper. I wonder why. He... . Topics: Labour: The War on Truth
Sunrise, sunset... - 4 days ago
BBC NEWS | UK | UK Politics | Row over Green 'grooming' claims.Again with the guilt by association; BBC political editor Nick Robinson said when police questioned Mr Green - the Conservative's immigration spokesman - they had suggested to... Topics: Civil Liberties
A chance encounter - 7 days ago
One meets so many interesting people when travelling. On my flight today I fell into conversation with my neighbour, who works for a German chemical company and is responsible for its Irish, UK and Russian operations. He told me he... Topics: Humour
Another step to the police state? - 7 days ago
Tory minister Damian Green arrested under the Official Secrets Acts - Telegraph.Over drinks last night I was explaining my concerns about civil liberties in Britain to a senior colleague from London. He thought them overstated. He agreed that some new.... Topics: Civil Liberties



















