PayPal backs down over Free Speech Union account

The latest development in the ongoing 'PayPal-gate' story is that the fintech giant has now reversed its decision and apologized for closing the Free Speech Union's account. The FSU tweeted news of the decision yesterday evening following several days of people closing down their accounts and the stirring up of a political storm with questions asked in the UK parliament. This comes following a similar change of heart over the account of parents' campaign group UsForThem a few days ago. See also: PayPal cancels customers it doesn't like PayPal faces UK backlash over account closures The FSU's founder Toby Young… [Continue Reading]