Senior Trump official’s claims about UK free speech arrests rejected by No 10

A senior Trump administration official's wild claims about British police making thousands of "freedom of speech" arrests have been firmly dismissed by the UK government. Sarah B Rogers, a prominent figure in the US state department, made these controversial statements during a speech in London, which also included far-right memes and conspiracy theories. This episode underscores the ongoing tensions between the US and UK over differing views on free speech and democracy, raising questions about the impact of such rhetoric on international relations.