Lord Black of Brentwood, executive director of the Telegraph Media Group, has told MEPs of the myriad threats to press freedom in Europe and the damage they cause to democracy.    

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The British press has been under severe, sustained and prolonged attack for the last three years.

I am delighted to have been able to host this terrific reception to celebrate the vital work of Cats Protection and the extraordinary commitment and dedication of those who work for it in both a professional and voluntary capacity. Charities such as this are truly part of the fabric of a civilised society. I'd like to pay tribute to everyone here tonight - each of you part of the tapestry that makes Cats Protection work - for everything you do.

"Gay people do not want to be tolerated in this society; they want to be equal in it." Speech in Parliament supporting equal marriage.