ER Editor: We wonder if Brits will still be able to get it with a VPN. Rumble was banned in France in November 2022, but people have found a way around it with VPNs, all the while savouring the tyranny of their government. We still believe this is all to wake up the normies. Why this, why now? The Online Safety Act dates back to 2023. Notice the relevant date below – March 17 (seventeen). Popcorn time once again …
Twitter reaction is what you’d expect —
The communist Stasi have banned Bitchute in the UK
Book burning criminals pic.twitter.com/ZglAgLXBUT— John Olooney (@OlooneyJohn) April 9, 2025
What the actual fuck is this?!
I can’t watch videos on @Bitchute in the UK anymore!!
Fucking fascists!!! @the_swap_shop1 @Twitawoo8 @JacquiDeevoy1 @JimFergusonUK @TheCanaryUK pic.twitter.com/OoZW8Hzjfs— Jamie McAleny (@digitalplantpot) April 9, 2025
During Starmer’s visit to the Oval Office, he claimed “in relation to free speech in the UK I am very proud of our history there”.
BitChute a free speech video sharing platform has shut down it’s UK operation because of the draconian so called “Online Safety Act” – In short… pic.twitter.com/OfEBYz3UFb
— Political B (@p_beejal) April 9, 2025
The UK has now blocked BitChute – despite Starmer the Harmer insisting to Trump and Vance that the UK has free speech…
Use a VPN to access it as normal… pic.twitter.com/6F6ZkcN1gZ— Q-Seventy (@QWalesUK) April 9, 2025
Bitchute has stopped its UK streaming as a result of the 2023 online safety act!
The attacks on freedom of speech and expression is rife worldwide, but now very much on public display here in the UK.
Ickonic vows to always stand firm in the face of that.…
— Ickonic (@ickonic) April 9, 2025
UK Column comment: “use a VPN” —
UK Censorship Expands: BitChute Withdraws, Ofcom’s Reach Grows, Another Platform Falls Silent pic.twitter.com/fcU6vsl7zw
— UK Column (@ukcolumn) April 9, 2025
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BitChute has published the following statement on its website:
To our valued users in the United Kingdom
After careful review and ongoing evaluation of the regulatory landscape in the United Kingdom, we regret to inform you that BitChute will be discontinuing its video sharing service for UK residents.
The introduction of the UK Online Safety Act of 2023 has brought about significant changes in the regulatory framework governing online content and community interactions. Notably, the Act contains sweeping provisions and onerous corrective measures with respect to content moderation and enforcement. In particular, the broad enforcement powers granted to the regulator of communication services, Ofcom, have raised concerns regarding the open-ended and unpredictable nature of regulatory compliance for our platform.
The BitChute platform has always operated on principles of freedom of speech, expression and association, and strived to foster an open and inclusive environment for content creators and audiences alike. However, the evolving regulatory pressures—including strict enforcement mechanisms and potential liabilities—have created an operational landscape in which continuing to serve the UK market exposes our company to unacceptable legal and compliance risks. Despite our best efforts to navigate these challenges, the uncertainty surrounding the OSA’s enforcement by Ofcom and its far-reaching implications leaves us no viable alternative but to cease normal operations in the UK.
Therefore, effective immediately, BitChute platform users in the UK will no longer be available to view content produced by any other BitChute user. Because the OSA’s primary concern is that members of the public will view content deemed unsafe, however, we will permit UK BitChute users to continue to post content. The significant change will be that this UK user-posted content will not be viewable by any other UK user, but will be visible to other users outside of the UK. Users outside the UK may comment on that content, which the creator will continue to be able to read, delete, block, reply and flag. Users outside the UK may share UK-user produced content to other users outside of the UK as normal. In other words, for users in the UK, including content creators, the BitChute platform is no longer a user-to-UK user video sharing service.
We deeply regret the inconvenience and disappointment this decision may cause to our UK users and partners. This decision was not taken lightly. It reflects our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of compliance, protecting our community, and ensuring that our platform remains a safe and sustainable space for creative expression globally. We recognize the value of our UK community and extend our sincerest apologies for the disruption caused by this necessary step. Our support team remains available to answer any queries or concerns regarding this transition.
We appreciate the support and engagement of our community around the world and remain dedicated to providing a platform that champions free expression and innovative content sharing in an environment of regulatory certainty.
Thank you for your understanding.
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