The Sceptic | Episode 87: Labour’s Digital ID Trojan Horse, Britain’s Broken Free Speech Laws and the Shocking Cost of Net Zero

In Episode 87 of the Sceptic, Ellie Hodges is joined by Alan Miller, co-founder of the Together Declaration, to discuss the Government’s plans for an under-16s social media ban, the push for digital ID checks, VPN restrictions and what they could mean for free speech and privacy.

Barrister Jon Holbrook explains why he thinks Britain’s hate speech laws are failing, how they have helped fuel cancel culture and why he believes free speech protections need a major rethink.

And for premium subscribers, energy analyst and author Richard Lyon digs into the eye-watering cost of renewable subsidies – now topping £227 billion! – the growing pressures on the UK grid and why he believes Net Zero could leave Britain facing a serious energy trap.

Donate to the Daily Sceptic to access our premium content. Follow Ellie on X. Follow Alan on X. Join the Together Declaration here. Follow Jon on X. Read his report here. Follow Richard here. Buy his book the Energy Trap here. Check out his Subsidy Clock here. Produced by Richard Eldred. Filmed at the Westminster Podcast Studio.

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