Social Media Disinformation
2026-06-16
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Q1
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Social media platforms are being used for industrial-scale attacks designed to undermine democracies globally, with Russia targeting countries including the UK.
What diplomatic steps is her Department taking to help tackle the global spread of disinformation on social media?
An industrial-scale attack is being waged every day through social media, designed to undermine democracies. We are taking tough action with our international partners by exposing and sanctioning entities involved in this activity.
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The answer mentions sanctions but does not provide specifics on diplomatic steps or actions beyond that.
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Taking Action
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Q2
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Disinformation aimed at undermining Ukraine is flooding social media, necessitating a proactive approach.
Does the Minister agree that in order to protect the people of Ukraine, we need to take the fight to the sources of this information warfare?
I agree that we need to take the fight to these sources. Since October 2024, we have exposed and sanctioned 96 actors and entities involved in this type of activity.
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Facebook was used to recruit civilian death squads in Myanmar, and ethnic cleansing continues.
At the UN General Assembly this year, will the Foreign Secretary hold a high-level meeting to look at this issue and shine a spotlight on the human rights abuses that continue to this day in Myanmar?
The challenge of misinformation relates not only to Russia but also to states like Myanmar. We are working closely with partners to identify and tackle these networks.
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The answer discusses general challenges of misinformation without addressing the specific request for a meeting on Myanmar.
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Q4
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The murder of Jo Cox raised awareness about the dangers of disinformation, which continues to pose a threat.
My Committee recommends establishing a statutory public-facing national counter-disinformation centre. Can the Minister hold out hope that Britain might do this?
We are looking closely at the suggestion and will continue the conversation with the Committee. We cannot make the promise requested.
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The answer acknowledges consideration but does not provide a specific timeline or commitment.
Cannot Make The Promise
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Q5
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The Foreign Affairs Committee recommended greater transparency from social media companies to combat information manipulation.
What discussions are being had with other Government Departments to demand greater transparency from social media companies?
We are having discussions across Government, including recent meetings with the new Security Minister and the new Minister for the Armed Forces.
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The answer mentions ongoing discussions but does not provide specifics on the nature of these discussions or their outcomes.
Discussions Are Ongoing
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