Sir Nick backs F’book Trump
SIR Nick Clegg has defended Facebook’s refusal to censor controversial posts by Donald Trump.
The former Lib Dem Deputy Prime Minister, who is now the social network giant’s head of global affairs, said that defending free speech is important.
Facebook has been criticised for failing to take down posts by the US President criticising antiracism protesters in Minnesota and warning “when the looting starts the shooting starts”.
Sir Nick told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: “The best way to hold politicians to account for what they say – the good, the bad and the ugly – is to make sure that people can hear what they say.”
Facebook’s rival platform Twitter placed a warning on the President’s “shooting” post, claiming it incited violence.
Sir Nick said he personally found the post abhorrent but people who did not agree with Mr Trump should campaign and vote against him in the election. ★
LIVERPOOL stars loom large in a fan’s touching tribute to her late husband. Emily Farley, 65, wanted to honour David, who died last year, before the team began
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ASTON Villa star Tyrone Mings is pictured seemingly flouting social distancing rules as he signs a young fan’s shirt before the big Premier League return.
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The England defender, 27, was snapped as he arrived at Villa Park for yesterday’s match with Sheffield Utd – a scoreless draw. its big Premier League push. She decked out her Everton home with scarves, banners and cutouts of manager Jurgen Klopp and key players such as Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk and hopes it inspires them to finally take the title. ★
Proud Emily said of her fella: “He will miss it, but this will be for him.”