# PETER HITCHENS: It’s time the people who gave Russell Brand a platform examined their consciences

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/peter-hitchens-its-time-the-people-who-gave-russell-brand-a-platform-examined-their-consciences/
- Published: 2026-11-10T08:15:08+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-10T10:49:30+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16280541/Video-PETER-HITCHENS-time-people-gave-Russell-Brand-platform-examined-consciences.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Hitchens urges those who promoted Brand to examine their decisions.
- Brand has begun a 10½-year sentence for rape and sexual assault.
- The article raises questions about responsibility for giving him a platform.

## Summary

Peter Hitchens argues that people and organisations who gave Russell Brand a public platform should reflect on their judgement after Brand was convicted of rape and sexual assault. He says those who promoted or interviewed him helped shape his public standing and should consider their responsibility.

The article’s headline refers to Brand beginning a 10½-year prison sentence. It also cites reports of further abuse allegations and possible additional charges, while pointing to a 2015 election campaign interview involving Brand and Labour leader Ed Miliband. Hitchens’ central point is that scrutiny should extend beyond Brand to those who helped amplify his influence.

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