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Poll finds free speech a major concern for UK voters

Original: https://www. theguardian.com/world/2026/sep /28/protect-free-speech-labour-liberty-poll . "Free speech will be a big con

A new poll suggests free speech will be a significant concern for voters at the next UK general election, with many viewing the Labour government's current approach to the issue as bad for Britain. Commentators online are sharing the findings, linking them to wider debates about civil liberties and the government's handling of speech-related policy.

Why now: Fresh polling frames free speech as an election issue, prompting debate about Labour's record on civil liberties.

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