Call for Stricter Regulations on UK MPs to Prevent Spread of Disinformation
Thinktank Demos has called for stricter rules to prevent UK MPs from repeating unfounded conspiracy theories, such as those about 15-minute cities. A report by Demos highlights the need for Parliament’s ethics watchdog to ensure government ministers provide truthful information on contentious issues like low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs). The thinktank criticizes the government's inconsistent stance on LTNs, initially promoting then limiting them despite evidence of their benefits.
Thinktank Demos has called for stricter rules to prevent UK MPs from repeating unfounded conspiracy theories, such as those about 15-minute cities.
A report by Demos highlights the need for Parliament’s ethics watchdog to ensure government ministers provide truthful information on contentious issues like low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs).
The thinktank criticizes the government's inconsistent stance on LTNs, initially promoting then limiting them despite evidence of their benefits.
Health minister Maria Caulfield and transport minister Mark Harper were cited for spreading false claims about these schemes.
The Demos report reveals poor public consultation and a rise in disinformation on social media.
The thinktank recommends government-funded local news to enhance scrutiny and public debate, along with a new level of citizen participation to bridge the gap between councils and communities.
A report by Demos highlights the need for Parliament’s ethics watchdog to ensure government ministers provide truthful information on contentious issues like low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs).
The thinktank criticizes the government's inconsistent stance on LTNs, initially promoting then limiting them despite evidence of their benefits.
Health minister Maria Caulfield and transport minister Mark Harper were cited for spreading false claims about these schemes.
The Demos report reveals poor public consultation and a rise in disinformation on social media.
The thinktank recommends government-funded local news to enhance scrutiny and public debate, along with a new level of citizen participation to bridge the gap between councils and communities.
