IfG in the news

Is rule by WhatsApp sending wrong message on transparency?

Dr Alice Lilly, senior researcher at the IfG, speaks to the FT about the use of WhatsApp by politicians.

01 NOV 2023

Topic: Parliament and the constitution
Keywords: Government communications Government transparency Accountability Public inquiries
Political party: Conservative
Administration: Johnson government Sunak government
Public figures: Nicola Sturgeon Rishi Sunak Boris Johnson
Publisher: Financial Times

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