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Freedom of Expression

Asked by Mr Peter BedfordConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 22 September 2025UIN 76195

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has received representations from his US counterpart on freedom of speech in the UK.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

Like the United States, the UK supports freedom of expression as a fundamental right and we have a long history of promoting freedom of expression globally, underpinned by our commitment to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

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