The News Agents Are American billionaires trying to reshape British politics?
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Oct 15, 2025 Jane Bradley, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, dives into the influence of American billionaires and advocacy groups like the Alliance Defending Freedom on UK politics. She discusses how ADF frames issues like abortion and free speech to push their agenda. The troubling ties between US figures like J.D. Vance and British activists like Nigel Farage are explored, raising questions about funding and strategy. Additionally, the podcast reflects on how these tactics could reshape the political landscape in the UK.
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ADF Uses Free Speech Framing
- The Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) is a well-funded US Christian legal group targeting free speech and abortion issues internationally.
- They frame clinic protests as free-speech battles to gain traction in countries like the UK.
Reporter’s Discovery Of ADF
- Jane Bradley recounts that she had not heard of ADF before researching the story.
- She discovered their role in overturning Roe v. Wade and their expanding UK activity.
Legal Cases As A Strategic Tool
- ADF operates in the UK largely under a free-speech banner rather than overt anti-abortion messaging.
- They bring legal cases challenging abortion clinic buffer zones to shift public debate.