BORIS JOHNSON: What happens to our country when Dame Helen Mirren can be abused in the street as a "nasty Zionist bitch" by an anti-Semitic Corbynista?
The column discusses a highly charged incident in London in which Dame Helen Mirren was subjected to insults described as anti-Semitic. The author condemns the climate that tolerates hate speech and argues it threatens free expression. The piece refers to a video and to the rhetoric used by opponents. The writer urges accountability from public figures and institutions, including the mayor and cultural institutions. The essay also critiques the handling of discourse around Israel and the London environment, noting disruptions that have affected forums such as the British Museum conference. The author calls for a robust defense of free speech and open debate in the UK, urging action to protect public discourse against rising hostile rhetoric.
