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Thornberry Urges UK to Combat Global Disinformation Threats

3/28/2026

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Dame Emily Thornberry, chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, criticized Britain for being complacent in the fight against disinformation, highlighting threats from Russia, China, and Iran.
She chairs the Foreign Affairs Committee, which recommends prioritizing efforts to combat disinformation abroad.
The committee's report recommends establishing a centralized National Disinformation Centre to address these threats.
Thornberry emphasized that disinformation is not limited to Eastern Europe but also affects the United Kingdom.

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Dame Emily Thornberry, chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, criticized Britain for being complacent in the fight against disinformation, highlighting threats from Russia, China, and Iran.
She chairs the Foreign Affairs Committee, which recommends prioritizing efforts to combat disinformation abroad.
The committee's report recommends establishing a centralized National Disinformation Centre to address these threats.
Thornberry emphasized that disinformation is not limited to Eastern Europe but also affects the United Kingdom.