Kemi Badenoch has challenged Sir Keir Starmer regarding hate speech legislation, emphasising the importance of defending free speech following a dispute involving a Telegraph writer’s tweet.

Three police forces have been involved in investigating a single tweet by Tom Pearson, prompting concerns over the handling of non-crime incidents.

A police force has been accused of infringing on free speech following the arrest of a Telegraph journalist, sparking backlash and calls for clarity on why the questioning took place.

Allison Pearson, a writer, has revealed that the police visited her home following complaints about a year-old tweet, which she describes as a confusing experience.