By Mathew Carr
June 25, 2025 — A cynic might say the Rishi Sunak Conservative UK govt is trying to get an uplift before the July 4 elections. Starmer, leader of the Labour opposition, also had a role in prosecuting Assange.
It’s a great day for free speech. Bad day for warmongers. Evidently his plea deal includes him not speaking immediately.
He’s heading back to Australia, apparently….via a plea hearing on a very remote island, here:
Source: Wikileaks on X. Details to follow
Assange board plane: Wikileaks, PA
BBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-69145409
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