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JD Vance warns against UK going down 'dark path' of losing free speech during meeting with David Lammy

On August 8, 2025, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance cautioned the United Kingdom against adopting the restrictive censorship policies that he attributes to several Western democracies during the Biden administration.
Vance issued this warning during diplomatic discussions with British officials, notably Foreign Secretary David Lammy, amid concerns about declining free speech and conscience rights in Europe.
Vance highlighted instances such as the arrest and conviction of Adam Smith-Connor for silently praying near an abortion clinic as examples of censorship threatening religious liberties in the UK.
He expressed concern that Western countries, including the U.S. under the Biden administration, have become overly inclined to suppress differing viewpoints instead of openly considering a wide range of perspectives, and urged opposition to this approach.
Vance's visit included cultural activities and conversations on Ukraine, Gaza, and trade, while expected protests reflect tensions over his critique of UK and Western free speech policies.

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