Amy Mek
Bernadette Spofforth, 55, has sparked fierce debate after being cleared of charges related to a controversial social media post following the Southport attacks. The businesswoman’s arrest and detention for 36 hours have ignited concerns over the UK’s growing intolerance toward free speech, particularly for those who challenge the government’s open borders agenda.
Arrested for a Social Media Post
Spofforth’s ordeal began after she shared a post on X (formerly Twitter) that named a suspect in the killings outside a Taylor Swift dance class, suggesting he was an asylum seeker. The post, which included the line, “If this is true, then all hell is about to break loose,” drew widespread backlash, leading to her arrest.
Despite deleting the post when she discovered it was incorrect, Spofforth faced what she described as a “coordinated effort” to have her arrested. On August 8, five police officers arrived at her home, arresting and detaining her for 36 hours. She was released on bail but prohibited from using social media, effectively silencing her.
🚨”IF THIS IS TRUE” – I am Bernadette Spofforth… you know me as Bernie.
— Bernie (@Artemisfornow) September 18, 2024
And this is the story of how the State silenced an ordinary citizen, through arrest and bail conditions, to ensure only State truth was heard.
With special thanks to @sdavieslaw @speechUnion pic.twitter.com/p7ouXnl6qR
Silencing Dissent in the UK
Spofforth believes her arrest was part of a broader campaign to suppress dissent. “My supposed crime, according to many journalists and social media activists, was a post on X that they incorrectly claimed I had made up,” she explained. “In reality, though, I had just copied and pasted a name and a sentence from another post on X.”
Although digital experts had already reviewed the post and provided police with the evidence needed to clear her, Spofforth was detained. The fact that she was held for 36 hours with no charges reinforces her belief that she was being punished for her political views.
ARRESTED, JAILED AND SILENCED BY STARMER'S STASI FOR A POST ON X…
— Dan Wootton (@danwootton) September 18, 2024
Successful British businesswoman Bernie Spofforth @Artemisfornow had her entire life turned upside down by Britain's deep state after an X post with the caveat: "If this is true…"
They're coming for all of us! pic.twitter.com/NYd7Cx8gj1
A Warning to the Public: This Could Happen to You
Spofforth’s case has highlighted the aggressive tactics employed by UK authorities to silence individuals who question government policies. “The process is the punishment,” Spofforth warned. “It will silence millions, and when we are silent, that is the end of our free speech.”
Her arrest is a stern reminder of the growing risks faced by those who challenge the government’s open borders policies. “Without free speech, there is no democracy,” she said, warning that anyone who expresses dissent could easily find themselves in the same position.
A Broader Struggle for Free Speech
Spofforth’s case is not just about one social media post. It reflects a larger battle in the UK, where those who speak out against controversial policies face the threat of arrest and public vilification. Her swift correction of the post did little to prevent the backlash, and she believes this incident represents the government’s intent to enforce its agenda by silencing opposition.
“The fear that ordinary citizens may now feel about expressing their political views is very real,” she explained. “They say they support free speech, but only for speech that agrees with their worldview.”
The Road Ahead: Will the UK Protect Free Speech?
As Bernadette Spofforth emerges from her legal battle with no charges, her fight for free speech continues. “I would fight for you,” she stated, calling on others to stand up for their rights and resist the growing threats to democracy in the UK.
Spofforth’s story is not just a personal battle but a warning to all—without free speech, there can be no democracy. Will the UK listen before it’s too late?
Vlad Tepes
A few cruise missiles and a Davos meeting meet at an intersection and this all goes away! They are a few thousand, we are billions. Them, them, F**k them!