Overview
- Media reports citing the Telegraph say negotiators have discussed adding free‑speech language to a draft memorandum tied to a new technology partnership.
- The prospective partnership is described as covering cooperation on artificial intelligence and advanced computing, with an unveiling expected during President Trump’s visit next week.
- It remains unclear whether any free‑speech passage will survive into a final deal, though the White House has applied sustained pressure over censorship concerns.
- Coverage says Prime Minister Keir Starmer may pledge not to unfairly target U.S. firms, reflecting U.S. criticism of the UK’s online safety regime.
- U.S. officials have highlighted cases such as Graham Linehan’s arrest and actions involving Lucy Connolly, and Vice President J.D. Vance and the State Department have warned about restrictions on expression.