For centuries, their wit and political barbs have made Britain’s cartoonists the toast of the democratic world.
But yesterday an exhibition of their work called Licence To Offend was censored… in case anyone was offended.
‘I was told they found the work too offensive! Apparently they have to deal with councils across the country and can’t risk anyone getting offended, or of appearing too political.’
Sam Greenhill for The Daily Mail carries the ironic story.
Mac said: ‘It’s crazy. Everyone is so incensed. In bygone days satire used to be absolutely savage, but suddenly we can’t express any opinions.
feature image by Jonathan Pugh
