A national centre for information defence
“It is why, in my speech to the UN General Assembly, I confirmed our commitment to establish a new centre for information defence, as recommended by the Foreign Affairs Select Committee.”
- Promised
Where it stands
The Prime Minister told the Commons he had confirmed the commitment in his speech to the UN General Assembly, following a recommendation of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee. The Home Secretary repeated it the same day, describing a national centre to tackle disinformation from states. No date, cost or lead department has been published.
What has happened
- Oct 2026The Prime Minister confirms to the Commons the commitment to set up a new centre for information defence, Promised
About the cost
No cost has been published.
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