Alex Wong/Getty Images Virgin Trains recently stopped stocking the Daily Mail because of its editorial stance. The Mail then accused the company of politically-motivated censorship. In recent months Mail columns have called Branson a "boastful billionaire" and "condescending swine" plotting to "hijack Brexit." But in a blog post Branson said he'd told Virgin Trains to put the papers back, adding that the company should not be "moralising on behalf of others." The Mail told BI it welcomes Branson's "support for freedom of speech." Sir Richard Branson has told Virgin Trains to restock the Daily Mail, after the company announced it would stop supplying the paper on its trains because of its editorial stance on contentious issues. Virgin Trains, which is 51% owned by Branson, said in an internal memo published earlier this month that the Mail's position on immigration, LGBT issues, and unemployment were "not compatible with the VT brand and our beliefs." In a Monday blog post, Branson said he and Brian Souter — whose company Stagecoach owns the remaining 49% of Virgin Trains — instructed the rail service to restock the Mail, adding: "We must not ever be seen to be censoring what our customers read." Branson said: "While Virgin Trains has always said that their passengers are free to read whatever newspaper they choose on board West Coast trains, it is clear that on this occasion the decision to no longer sell The Mail has not been seen to live up to these principles. "Brian and I agree that we must not ever be seen to be censoring what our customers read and influencing their freedom of choice.