Convictions for “hate speech” have catapulted to record highs in Britain, locking up people posting their opinions online while letting rapists, paedophiles and violent offenders walk free. The recent increase in jail time for offenders exposes not just a broken system, but the dangerous hypocrisy at the heart of government.

Traditionally celebrated as a time of rebirth and renewal, Easter has often been a focal point for reflection and introspection. In 2025 (18, 21, 22 Apr) , this sacred Easter Holiday takes on added meaning as it heralds what many describe as the rebirth of free speech. This phenomenon arises in a world increasingly aware of open dialogue's challenges and restrictions.

I'm in a strange reflective mood today, and my thoughts are drawn back to 1968 and a Speech given by Enoch Powell at a Conservative Association meeting Birmingham - 20 April 1968. This was indeed a controversial political milestone...