The government is to appoint a “free-speech champion” and warn heritage bodies against taking significant steps in re-evaluating British history, as part of an intensification of its culture war agenda. In a sign that ministers believe that a battle against ‘Woke’ Culture plays well with voters, the Department for Education will appoint a “free-speech champion” for higher education, with changes to the law to guarantee the preservation of free speech in universities. Government sources confirmed the plan, which will see the new post based within the Office for Students, the regulator which represents students’ interests. Not before time!
Free Speech Part 5
