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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alex Green

Labour MP claims ‘oligarchs’ lawyers are cracking down on free speech’

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A Labour MP has claimed that “some oligarchs’ lawyers are cracking down on free speech” after the BBC cancelled an interview with him.

Chris Bryant, who represents the Rhondda in South Wales, suggested his appearance on Radio 5 Live on Tuesday morning had been axed because the broadcaster’s lawyers had been unable to “vet” what he was going to say.

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