CLEAN : Former actor Laurence Fox launches campaign for Mayor of London

The speaker humorously introduces the topic, setting the context with a light-hearted tone. They then explain their purpose: to reclaim freedom and unlock London. The speaker highlights the alarming erosion of civil liberties, emphasizing the loss of freedom to speak and debate, and the rise of self-censorship due to fear of being cancelled for holding unpopular views.

What unusual scenario does the speaker describe at the beginning?

• Learning a new language

• A trip to Manchester

• Practicing a Manchester accent with hair extensions

• A visit to a London museum

What is the speaker's main purpose in the second section?

• To discuss a new TV show

• To reclaim freedom and unlock London

• To talk about a recent trip

• To promote a new fashion trend

What has the speaker observed in recent years?

• A decrease in self-censorship

• A rise in civil liberties

• An alarming erosion of civil liberties

• An increase in public debates

What does the speaker say about self-censorship?

• It is encouraged by society

• It is a sign of freedom

• It is a new trend in media

• It is a result of the threat of being cancelled

What threat do people face for having unpopular views?

• Being promoted

• Being cancelled

• Being ignored

• Being celebrated