Sunday 2nd October | 16.30 – 17.30
Some say free speech has taken a hammering in recent years. Online, on university campuses, and in advertising, the voices of censorship seem to grow ever louder. But does this reflect reality? And how can free speech advocates defend the rights to speak, offend and oppose, from those who set out to silence criticism, dissent and offence?
Speakers:
John O’Connell (Chair), Chief Executive, TaxPayers’ Alliance
Marc Glendening, Head of Cultural Affairs, Institute of Economic Affairs
Eric Kaufmann, Professor of politics, Birkbeck, University of London
Winston Marshall, Musician, writer & podcaster
Mercy Muroki, Presenter, GB News
ThinkTent 2025 