Outside the system

Standpoints

Anthony Barnett

‘A Problem With Liberal Democracy Is That, Though It Prides Itself on Tolerance and Honesty, It Colludes With Intolerance and Lies’

Monica Serro pictured with the offending piece of kale and the fixed penalty notice SWNS

The Cost of Freedom

I’m really pleased that, after years of persistent effort, Josie Appleton, director of the Campaign for Freedom in Everyday Life, has finally got serious mainstream media coverage. She fights valiantly against what seem like minor injustices.

Although each may appear arbitrary and trivial, their existence is systematic and appalling. The Financial Times has now backed up her work with supporting investigation and analysis.