By John Glenday

Al Murray, comedian behind the fictitious pub landlord persona, has sharply criticised social media for fermenting a ‘mob mentality’ that he believes is smothering free speech.

Addressing a Stand Up for Satire comedy night Murray stated his belief that opinionated people were ‘weaponising’ feelings of anger to shout down people they disagreed with online, citing the case of comedian Daniel O’Reilly who was forced to abandon the persona after being subject to a social media campaign accusing him of being sexist.

This followed an outcry when footage emerged of him singling out a female audience member whom he said was ‘gagging for Read full story ›

Source: The Drum