'Democracy is actually in danger.’ Security expert and columnist edwardlucas explains to mrjamesob the ‘sinister’ news that Jacob Rees-Mogg is blacklisting experts from Whitehall if their social media displays any criticism of the government.
Security expert and prospective Liberal Democrat MP Edward Lucas published an article in The Times today outlining a deliberate attempt, by government officials, to barr experts and public speakers from Whitehall.: "An expert in an arcane bit of science, which is very important for national security, has been blacklisted by the cabinet office."
"He then got this letter disinviting him saying: 'We have checked your social media feed and it contains material critical of the government, we have no choice but to disinvite you.'" After hearing this Mr Lucas said he "just thought that's absolutely disgusting," exclaiming: "That's the opposite of the way this country should work."The 'toxic legacy' of Dominic Raab's departure: Debate over effect of Deputy PM's departure on Civil Service
"These rules were never debated by parliament, they were never approved by parliament," he said, telling James it had been a "completely secret process".
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