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12 September 2026
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Freedom of speech

Letters: These criminals threaten our democracy

I am absolutely appalled to learn from Cllr Meader’s report in Thursday’s Bedford Independent that at least ten Bedford councillors have received death threats. This is a serious...
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Letters: Freedom of speech is not a “right to offend”

I recently started a petition to ask Katie Hopkins not to perform at Bedford Corn Exchange. The Borough Council were amazing and responded very quickly, asking her not to come...
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Letters: An open letter to Bedford Borough Council

To whom it may concern at Bedford Borough Council, According to Amnesty International, "Freedom of speech is the right to seek, receive and impart information and...
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Katie Hopkins’ Bedford show cancelled by Borough Council

Controversial Katie Hopkins has had her forthcoming live show at Bedford Corn Exchange cancelled after a petition was launched to stop her from coming to the town. A 38 Degrees...
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Opinion: Freedom of speech is not freedom from consequence

We are very lucky to live in a country where we have freedom of speech and expression. But just because we can say whatever we want, does that necessarily mean we should?...
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