We should speak up against the bad policies of government.

[Dharminder Singh]

1. We should speak up against the bad policies of government.

2. We should speak against the bad policies of government.

Is it right to use "up" with speak?

 

[emsr2d2]

I consider both "speak up" or "speak out" OK there. "Speak against" on its own doesn't really work. Also, this is a perfect example of where the possessive (apostrophe + s) should be used.

We should speak up/out against the government's bad policies.