Why the UK shouldn't go Dutch on net neutrality

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The UK would be wrong to follow the Netherlands in passing a law enforcing net neutrality

The Netherlands is on the verge of becoming the first EU member state to pass legislation that will ensure net neutrality. From everyone I have spoken to on the matter, it seems clear that the Sena...

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