Monday 15 August 2022 09:31 AM Ministers move to block 'extremist' speakers - and government critics - from ... trends now
Monday 15 August 2022 09:31 AM Ministers move to block 'extremist' speakers - and government critics - from ... trends now
Ministers order civil service chiefs to trawl FIVE YEARS' worth of the social media history of potential speakers in order to block 'extremists' - and critics of government policy Cabinet Office wants vetting for 'problematic or controversial material' online The changes demanded by Brexit Opportunities Minister Jacob Rees-Mogg Allies said they were 'sensible' and would block racists and other extremists But vetting must also seek speakers' 'criticism of government officials or policy'
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Ministers have ordered civil servants to vet the social media accounts of potential guest speakers at a Government ministry to prevent 'extremist' speakers being invited to address staff.
New Cabinet Office rules demand that social media accounts like Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn be searched for 'problematic or controversial material' in the past five years.
The changes demanded by Brexit Opportunities Minister Jacob Rees-Mogg were deemed 'sensible' by allies, designed to block people with histories
