social media
Tories spending £100,000 a month on Facebook
Invoices published by the BBC show the Conservatives investing huge amounts on their social media campaign, perhaps in an effort to win younger voters
We need positive measures to counter online extremism
There is an absence of counter-speech initiatives by the UK government to challenge the jihadist narrative.
Scottish nationalists shouldn’t be angry with the media for ignoring them
Concern that the mainstream media were ignoring them has helped nationalists reach out to young people on social media.
Opinion: In defence of the #NoMakeUpSelfie
Patrick English argues that criticisms of the #NoMakeUpSelfie campaign are misplaced and we should support a movement which is doing so much good.
Turkey’s new internet law challenges freedoms
If this new internet law is ratified, it could be yet another signal that Turkey is turning its back on the West.
Bloggers used rhyming slang to swerve China’s censors and talk about Xi Jinping
With the new Chinese leadership brought into the light yesterday, Left Foot Forward looks at what public opinion is, and how much public opinion can be found.