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UK Civil Servants to Counter Migrant Disinformation Amid Protests

11/18/2025

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The UK Cabinet Office has advised civil servants to monitor social media for migrant narratives that could escalate tensions.
The Government Communications Service (GCS) will counter disinformation under a new 'Resist framework'.
The guidance, shared in October, notes risks like claims of priority housing for migrants over local families.
The initiative follows protests over a migrant incident and is tied to a £36,000 Storyzy contract for monitoring.

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The UK Cabinet Office has advised civil servants to monitor social media for migrant narratives that could escalate tensions.
The Government Communications Service (GCS) will counter disinformation under a new 'Resist framework'.
The guidance, shared in October, notes risks like claims of priority housing for migrants over local families.
The initiative follows protests over a migrant incident and is tied to a £36,000 Storyzy contract for monitoring.