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Attorney General tells staff to quit X over concerns about far-right disinformation

Attorney General tells staff to quit X over concerns about far-right disinformation
Daily Mirror Thursday 18 June 2026, 18:19 UTC By [email protected] (Joe Smith) 1 min read
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Attorney General tells staff to quit X over concerns about far-right disinformation The attorney general Richard Hermer has said staff in his office are no longer to use the X social media website amid fears over the Elon-Musk-owned platform's role in spreading disinformation Government staff have been warned not to use the X social media platform amid disinformation fears. The attorney general Richard Hermer has told his office to no longer post on X, the first time a government department...

Attorney General tells staff to quit X over concerns about far-right disinformation The attorney general Richard Hermer has said staff in his office are no longer to use the X social media website amid fears over the Elon-Musk-owned platform's role in spreading disinformation Government staff have been warned not to use the X social media platform amid disinformation fears. The attorney general Richard Hermer has told his office to no longer post on X, the first time a government department has stopped using Elon Musk’s increasingly controversial platform. This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link . You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News , Flipboard , Apple News , TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage .
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