Finally the left is showing an interest in freedom of speech. And all it took was a police clampdown on cries for violence against Jews. They turned a blind eye when cancel culture ran riot on campuses. And when gender-critical women were gagged for telling the truth about biology. And when people lost their jobs after dissing Islam. But stifling Jewphobic speech? That’s a step too far. They’re up in arms now.

Let’s be clear: ‘Globalise the intifada’ is a call for anti-Jewish violence

This is the news that the Metropolitan Police and Greater Manchester Police have promised firmer action against chants like ‘Globalise the intifada’. In the aftermath of the massacre of Jews at Bondi Beach, ‘the context has changed’, said the forces in a joint statement. From now on, anyone who hollers ‘Globalise the intifada’ in a ‘targeted way’ can expect to have his collar felt.

And it’s happened. Two people were arrested in London last night for ‘racially aggravated public order offences’ after allegedly bellowing for ‘intifada’. Overnight, the digital left has gone from guffawing over the cancellation of feminists who say you can’t have........

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