The government has lost control of its carefully constructed narrative. If citizens can be arrested for comments, memes, or controversial opinions posted online, then free speech does not exist. It is forbidden. Take it a step further and question WHY they must silence the public.
The issue extends far beyond Britain. Across Europe we are witnessing a steady expansion of laws regulating speech, online content, and digital communications. Governments justify these measures as necessary to combat misinformation, extremism, or hate speech. In reality such powers inevitably expand beyond their original purpose.