Unite the Kingdom: More than 100 thousands took to the streets of London to march for their freedoms, safety and country (Image: Getty Images)
LONDON – An informative and politically damaging post for the Labour-Government led by Sir Keir Starmer—Two-Tier Keir, by one of the UK’s most prominent right-wing activist Tommy Robinson (@TRobinsonNewEra) on September 18, 2025, has been seen by more than 37.5 million individuals on X (at the time of publishing), igniting a firestorm of debate over free speech in the United Kingdom.
The post, featuring a stark image with the question "Do We Have Freedom of Speech in the UK?" alongside a list of global arrest statistics for online comments in 2023, claims the UK topped the chart with 12,183 arrests—far surpassing authoritarian states like China (1,500) and Russia (400). The data, loosely aligned with a 2024 Freedom House report on digital rights, has fueled accusations that the UK’s enforcement of the Online Safety Act mirrors repressive regimes.
Tommy Robinson 🇬🇧
@TRobinsonNewEra
Countries with the highest number of arrests for online comments in 2023:
United Kingdom: 12,183
Belarus: 6,205
Germany: 3,500
China: 1,500
Turkey: 500
Russia: 400
Poland: 300
Thailand: 258
Brazil: 200
Syria: 146
India: 100
Iran: 100
France: 54
USA: 50
Vietnam: 45
Egypt: 20
Saudi Arabia: 15
Azerbaijan: 13
Hungary: 10
Posted: 13:56 2025-09-18 UTC | Post ID: 1968675568066482663
Reuters
The post comes amid heightened tensions following the massive "Unite the Kingdom" rally on September 13, 2025, where an estimated 110,000-150,000 people marched in London to protest immigration and demand free speech protections. Elon Musk, joining via video link, called for a "change of government" and warned of a "rapidly increasing erosion of Britain," amplifying the rally’s reach. A recent YouGov poll (2023) supports this sentiment, revealing that 58% of Britons feel their freedom of expression is under threat.
Critics, however, question the post’s narrative. A 2022 University of Oxford study found no clear link between high arrest rates for online speech and reduced hate crimes, suggesting the policy may prioritize control over public safety. Health Secretary Wes Streeting recently acknowledged the need to review such laws, citing public unease over cases like comedian Graham Linehan’s arrest for online posts.
As the UK grapples with balancing safety and liberty, Robinson’s post has struck a nerve, drawing millions of views and sparking a global conversation. With police reporting 24 arrests during the recent rally and ongoing scrutiny of digital laws, the question remains: is the UK protecting its citizens or silencing them?
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