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The landing page for Jason Tanner's digital & online presence and launch site for the defend campaign for fairer free speech :
Jason Tanner is a UK News Commentator and Founder-Director of the defend campaign for fairer free speech and democracy. Based in London, he draws on his background in broadcast journalism to offer unique political observations. His acclaimed presentations & guided walking tours reveal London's major impact on millions of peoples' lives across the world today.
He has a career that includes promoting child protection, crime reduction & national heritage creating unique insights into freedoms, rights & privileges and the cutting edge impact of UK volunteers.
As a communications professional, Jason Tanner acquired very broad knowledge in politics, democracy, monarchy, free speech, heritage, conservation, tourism, entertainment, volunteering, rented housing reform, consumer rights and cancer research.
Update: This site is now also a referral site for the defend campaign, a new independent people-led initiative launched in March 2026 by Jason Tanner to promote and protect fairer free speech and its role in democracy. The campaign will seize back control for the people where it's shown to be subject to abuse and it will help 'break the shackles' of the algorithm. It will also see the piloting of an Independent Digital News network as part of efforts to restore a fairer balance. Please get in touch if you want to volunteer, get involved or if you are a journalist seeking an exclusive angle, then please get in touch jason@jasontanner.uk - 07941 433598 - hello@defenduk.uk
A News & Comment section has just been added to this new website, and it's already been populated with a few good reads for you to respond or add to via Threads or X or by email if you prefer. You can also access a number of recent articles and comments via my profile page on Linkedin .
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"With a career defined by protecting what matters—from the safety of children and the reduction of crime to the preservation of Britain’s national heritage—I have spent decades at the intersection of public service by telling the story.
My background as a broadcaster and communications specialist has always been more than just delivering a message; it is about revealing the positive impact behind the narrative created by you and the people around us. Today, I channel that experience into two distinct but deeply connected passions:"
Defending Democracy & Free Speech: "I provide independent commentary on the vital, but often misunderstood role of constitutional monarchy in safeguarding fundamental freedoms & modern democracy. My unique perspective is built on a career spent understanding the systems that try to keep societies safe, healthy, and free. They include the private and the public, new & old media, citizen action & volunteering, parliament, politicians and the people who elect them; 'You & Me'."
Narrating with London's streets as the world's stage: "As a well-reviewed independent walking tour guide, I transform my journalistic training, historical & political knowledge into engaging, vibrant experiences for visitors. I don’t just show people the sights; I reveal the historical and political soul of London and the people who we try and welcome. Infact most visitors discover they are partly Victorian Londoners themselves, no matter from where around the world they come from."
Whether I am analysing the connection between the Crown and the Commons or guiding a group through the historic heart of the capital, my mission remains the same: to protect and appreciate our heritage, to positively progress our communities and values and to help people find their own truths through clear, expert communication.
Please also spend a moment to think about a key concept of mine, based on an important word we regularly use. The concept and related 'word ' is 'his story' . I would therefore suggest , if not insist, that our truths should often take account of yours and her stories also.
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With his career launching as a Broadcast Radio Journalist, Jason Tanner developed a working knowledge in wide ranging disciplines such as politics, democracy, free speech & monarchy; heritage, tourism, consumer relations, entertainment, volunteering, cancer research and skills-training. He's progressed to a senior level in both media and public relations. This followed five years as a broadcast journalist for BBC and Independent Local Radio including Radio Mercury FM & BBC Surrey / Southern Counties. He has led successful, talented and productive communications teams in the charity sector including the National Trust . He headed external communications for Dame Elisabeth Hoodless at the national volunteering & training charity CSV, (Volunteering Matters) Elisabeth pioneered projects that saw citizen volunteers support children-at-risk ; harnessed older people to transform the futures of young people and created schemes that saw volunteers improve outcomes in hospitals and prisons. Jason is also a keen 'ambassador for London' having welcomed 10,000 visitors; uniquely extending his career skills and passions as the Director of Tanners Tours London . When there's time, he still writes and researches comment pieces, articles, presentations, speeches and training courses. There's much more detail about his writing, and portfolio career along with reviews and testimonials recorded on Linkedin and by browsing the red & blue links on this site.
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