This man proves the UK isn't free - exiled and made destitute for views the government didn't like, while no one protests. It's ludicrous, says PETER HITCHENS

By PETER HITCHENS, COLUMNIST AND COMMENTATOR Published: 09:29, 29 May 2026 | Updated: 09:29, 29 May 2026 Do you know that if the government doesn't like you, it can send you into exile? It can prevent you receiving or making any payments. It has done so in one unique case to a British citizen called Graham Phillips, who I don't particularly like and who has done things I don't particularly approve of. The government didn't make an arrest, or try him, or convict him in front of a jury. It issued sanctions and now Mr Phillips cannot live in any normal fashion in the winter. He's pretty much destitute and he can't come home. Where are the protests? Where are the questions in parliament? Nobody cares and nobody will care until it happens to somebody who matters to you.  Watch the video above to find out more.  The comments below have not been moderated. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual We will automatically post your comment and a link to the news story to your Facebook timeline at the same time it is posted on MailOnline. To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account. We’ll ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy.