Two British anti-hate speech campaigners sanctioned by US state department – UK politics live

Imran Ahmed and Clare Melford among five Europeans hit with visa bans over claims they wish to ‘suppress American viewpoints they oppose’

We have not had any response yet from the UK government over the US decision to sanction five Europeans over their stance on hate speech. (See 9.28am.)

But Emmanuel Macron, the French president, has condemned the decision. He issued this statement this morning.

France condemns the visa restriction measures taken by the United States against Thierry Breton and four other European figures.

These measures amount to intimidation and coercion aimed at undermining European digital sovereignty.