Rishi Sunak Champions Media Freedom and Denounces Cancel Culture

At the Society of Editors conference, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak emphasized the importance of free speech and media freedom in defending democracy.

• Sunak warned against the 'chilling effect' of cancel culture, highlighting its threat to democratic values.
• He acknowledged the role of media in maintaining democracy, urging journalists to continue their investigative work.
• Sunak criticized strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) and announced measures to combat them.
• The Prime Minister cited threats from authoritarian states like Russia and China, linking these to challenges in maintaining free speech.
• Sunak's speech also touched on the dangers of disinformation and the misuse of new technology like AI in media.

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