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A statement said: \u201cWhile Rumble obviously deplores sexual assault, rape, and all serious crimes, and believes that both alleged victims and the accused are entitled to a full and serious investigation, it is vital to note that recent allegations against Russell Brand have nothing to do with the content on Rumble’s platform.<\/p>\n
\u201cJust yesterday, YouTube announced that, based solely on these media accusations, it was barring Mr Brand from monetising his video content. Rumble stands for very different values.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe regard it as deeply inappropriate and dangerous that the UK Parliament would attempt to control who is allowed to speak on our platform or to earn a living from doing so. Singling out an individual and demanding his ban is even more disturbing given the absence of any connection between the allegations and his content on Rumble.\u201d<\/p>\n
The platform\u2019s CEO, Chris Pavlovski, added: \u201cAlthough it may be politically and socially easier for Rumble to join a cancel culture mob, doing so would be a violation of our company’s values and mission. We emphatically reject the UK Parliament’s demands.\u201d<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n The move received praise from Elon Musk, but Dame Caroline\u2019s letter received equal condemnation.<\/p>\n Her fellow Parliamentarian, Baroness Claire Fox, said: \u201cIt really is a disgrace that UK politicians are so confident that their role is to police what is published online (post passing the illiberal #OnlineSafetyBill) that they indulge in such open, censorious over-reach.\u201d<\/p>\n Baroness Fox said it is to Rumble\u2019s credit that its CEO \u201cis not intimidated\u201d.<\/p>\n Barrister and Spectator columnist Steven Barrett said the demand from the CMS Committee chairman \u201cwas constitutionally unprecedented\u201d.<\/p>\n The Telegraph\u2019s Allison Pearson said she was sure her readers would be \u201chorrified\u201d by the MP\u2019s demands.<\/p>\n She said: \u201cSince when does a Culture Media and Sports role involve being a witch finder?<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s chilling Dame Caroline should think it\u2019s ok to behave in this way.”<\/p>\n
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