Reform UK Leader Farage Testifies in US Congress on UK Online Safety Act

Nigel Farage is actively campaigning against what he calls the UK's "illiberal and authoritarian censorship regime" by testifying before the US House Judiciary Committee about the UK's Online Safety Act and its impact on free speech. He argues that British free speech rules are overly restrictive and urges the US to impose diplomatic and trade penalties on countries that limit free speech, spotlighting cases like the arrest of Graham Linehan and the conviction of Lucy Connolly as examples. Despite Farage's advocacy for free speech, his own party has faced criticism for banning journalists, highlighting perceived hypocrisy. The Online Safety Act, which aims to restrict harmful online content, has been defended by UK officials as necessary to protect children, but Farage vows to repeal it if he becomes Prime Minister. His testimony aligns with concerns raised by US politicians, including Jim Jordan, who believe European regulations threaten American free expression and innovation. The debate underscores ongoing tensions between protecting free speech and regulating harmful online content in both the UK and US.