Overview

• 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.