The "growing phenomenon of fake news" is to be the subject of a parliamentary inquiry. Earlier this month, the Telegraph revealed that an influential cross-party group of MPs were planning to grill executives at Facebook, Google and Twitter about the issue. Now, the Culture, Media and Sport Committee is officially launching the probe into the "widespread […]
There is no doubt that fake news has become a major problem that can no longer be ignored. ohn Adams, the first American president to live in the White House, famously remarked: “Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state […]
MPs will launch an inquiry into fake news after concern that inaccurate information is being spread on social media. The Commons culture, media and sport committee will start taking evidence next month on new ways of responding to misinformation online. Fears that the public are being fed propaganda have increased after suggestions that voters in […]
The "growing phenomenon of fake news" is to be the subject of a parliamentary inquiry. Earlier this month, the Telegraph revealed that an influential cross-party group of MPs were planning to grill executives at Facebook, Google and Twitter about the issue. Now, the Culture, Media and Sport Committee is officially launching the probe into the "widespread […]
Damian Collins MP has clashed with the men running football, athleticsand cycling; yet his dealings with the media industry have been unusually civil since becoming chair of the influential parliamentary committee tasked with scrutinising the field. The press, and the BBC in particular, have been at the centre of some bitter public rows in recent […]
In this episode of The Cycling Podcast, Richard Moore, Lionel Birnie and Daniel Friebe briefly recap the Tour Down Under, where Richie Porte won on Willunga Hill for the fourth year in a row and Australian riders completed a clean sweep of stage wins for the second successive edition of the race. Daniel reflects on the […]
The Shepway Sports Trust launched its ‘Active 50’ programme, on Friday last week, which has been designed to encourage older members of the community back into sport and physical activity. I was delighted to attend a special event, at the Three Hills Sports centre in Folkestone where people were invited to try out and sign […]
Fishermen are still trading - but with uncertainty of their futures as proposed restrictions could stop their trade “overnight,” it is claimed. Terry Noakes, the managing director of Folkestone Trawlers, was invited to London to meet with Dr Thérèse Coffey, the minster for the environment. He was joined by MP Damian Collins and fishermen Tony […]
I am determined that we should save the Leas Lift in Folkestone. It is an important part of our heritage, and can play a vital role in the future of the town. With the prospect of working starting in earnest on the redevelopment of the Folkestone seafront, the Leas Lift will be an important connection […]
Social media chiefs could be questioned by MPs as part of a cross-party inquiry into the dangers of fake news. Damian Collins, the chairman of the commons culture committee, told The Times that it was actively considering launching an official inquiry, with sessions beginning by the start of summer. Facebook, Google and Twitter would be […]