British Airways: Reinstate Louis Theroux Sponsorship

British Airways has withdrawn its sponsorship of The Louis Theroux Podcast after he interviewed musician Bob Vylan — an artist known for speaking out against racism, class inequality, and state violence.

This decision represents a troubling attack on free expression and open dialogue. Louis Theroux was simply doing his job as a journalist — conducting an interview, not endorsing views.

By penalizing a respected journalist for platforming Bobby Vylan who speaks truth to power, British Airways has exposed a concerning double standard in corporate sponsorship.

This action contributes to a wider culture of censorship where corporations suppress dialogue that doesn't align with their comfort zone, particularly silencing voices that already face barriers to being heard.

The decision reflects poorly on British Airways' stated values of inclusivity, integrity, and fairness, sending a message that certain perspectives — particularly those rooted in Black British experience and political dissent — are unwelcome.

Join us in demanding that British Airways reconsider this discriminatory decision, reinstate their sponsorship of The Louis Theroux Podcast, and publicly reaffirm their commitment to open discussion and equality.