Poor old Brian Leveson.
The Daily Mail wrote something mean about him and Michael Gove (the Education Secretary) said that his enquiry could have a “chilling effect on free speech”, and Judge Brian decides, in retaliation, to kick off today’s proceedings with a 15 minute aggreived soliloquy on his impartiality and dedication to the cause of…whatever.
I continue to be astounded at the extent to which this whole enquiry appears to be about Brian Leveson and the maintenance of his fragile ego rather than anything to do with the behaviour and regulation of the press, supposedly the original subject. Surely there are other ways to flatter this man, other than letting him meddle with the already-parlous state of free speech in this country?
After this morning’s hissy fit, it seems that Judge Brian is expecting a large bunch of flowers and a box of Swiss chocolates from the people of Britain for having allowed his motives and character to be questioned in such a way. I think he will be waiting for a good long while.
Judge Brian – why not spend your time hearing evidence in your bogus enquiry rather than focusing on the words and actions of people outside, getting worked up when they criticise you, and wasting time writing and delivering huffy rebuttals?
#WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY.
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