The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg What’s Going On Across the Pond? | Interview: Daniel Hannan
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Aug 27, 2025 Lord Daniel Hannan, a member of the House of Lords, shares insights on UK politics and the legacy of the Conservative Party. He breaks down the new speech laws and their implications for free speech. Hannan explores the historical roots of Tory and Whig politics, emphasizing their influence on American political discourse. The conversation also delves into the complexities of governance and modern challenges faced by democracies. With humorous anecdotes, Hannan highlights the importance of understanding these historical narratives in today’s political landscape.
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Role Of The House Of Lords
- The House of Lords cannot veto legislation but can delay and propose amendments to fix bad drafting.
- Daniel Hannan argues this revision role matters because the Commons is dominated by the governing majority.
Free Speech Law Is Being Stretched
- Britain has seen an alarming expansion in using old public-order laws against speech, applied asymmetrically.
- Hannan cites cases where critics of immigration faced harsher enforcement than other protestors.
Lucy Colony Tweet Prosecution Example
- Hannan describes Lucy Letby’s case where a woman served over a year for an intemperate tweet about immigrant hostels.
- He highlights the dissonance that some violent actors faced lighter treatment than online speakers.
