Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan 'arrested at Heathrow over posts on X'
Tuesday, 2 September 2025 () Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has said he was arrested at Heathrow Airport, over social media posts sharing his views on trans rights.
Comedy writer Graham Linehan arrives at Westminster Magistrates’ Court to face trial accused of harassing transgender activist Sophia Brooks. The Father Ted creator wears a placard outside court reading "There’s no such thing as a 'Transgender Child'". He denies harassing Ms Brooks online and a...
Father Ted creator Graham Linehan leaves Westminster Magistrates’ Court saying the UK is "not free anymore" and describing it as "a police state". He is on trial accused of harassing trans activist Sophia Brooks, which he denies. Prosecutors told the court that his posts about her were "oppressive" and "vindictive". Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has arrived at court in London at the start of his trial, in which he is accused of harassing a transgender activist. Sky News
The government needs to look at whether police are "getting the balance right", Wes Streeting has said after the arrest of the co-writer of Father Ted over posts.. Sky News
Care Minister Stephen Kinnock welcomed the removal of job adverts for floristry and hairdressing tutors at Heathrow’s immigration detention centre, calling them “excessive and unnecessary.”
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves has backed Heathrow's latest plans for a third runway, saying it's "so important" for Britain to "trade with countries around the world". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Heathrow has submitted its latest plans for a third runway at Europe’s busiest airport. The total cost, including new terminals and infrastructure, will be £49 billion pounds. The airport says expansion will create up to 40,000 new jobs and add 0.43% to the UK’s GDP by 2050. However, the plans will face fierce opposition from locals, politicians and climate campaigners. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Dr Caterina Brandmayr, Director of Policy and Translation at the Grantham Institute, says Heathrow Airport's expansion would make it "very challenging for the aviation sector to decarbonise", potentially impacting the government's current net zero targets. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
After the Father Ted creator was arrested over a series of social media messages about the trans community, JK Rowling and Elon Musk have led the backlash against police seizing Graham Linehan.
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson criticized Keir Starmer and Sadiq Khan, alleging they stifle free speech by arresting comedians, seemingly referencing... IndiaTimes
Graham Linehan is an Irish comedian, former television writer—he's well-known for creating the sitcoms Father Ted and The IT Crowd—and militant opponent of... Upworthy Also reported by •BBC News
Tuesday, 2 September 2025 ()
Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has said he was arrested at Heathrow Airport, over social media posts sharing his views on trans rights.
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