Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg criticized the Online Safety Bill for potential free speech restrictions and increasing privacy laws.

Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg, a former Conservative minister, defended Angela Rayner's right to call Tories "scum" at the Conservative Party conference, asserting that freedom of speech is under threat. He criticized the Online Safety Bill for potentially empowering Ofcom to limit free expression and emphasized that democracy relies on robust free speech. Rees-Mogg also expressed concern over increasing privacy laws hindering the disclosure of significant information.

September 30, 2024
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