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British DISINFORMATION mission used for illegal surveillance of their populace named the opposite “Counter Disinformation Unit” for flagging truth news

By sdwells // 2025-08-04

The British government has revived a controversial surveillance group, previously known as the “Counter Disinformation Unit,” to monitor online criticism of immigration policies, sparking major free speech concerns, which means banning and censoring truth news that exposes government corruption. Now operating under the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology led by Peter Kyle, the unit has been tasked with flagging social media content that criticizes migrants being housed in hotels at public expense and complaints of “two-tier policing.” The justification for these activities is to prevent posts from “exacerbating tensions.”

• UK Revives Controversial Unit to Monitor Immigration Critics Online: The British government has reactivated its secretive “Counter Disinformation Unit” to flag social media posts critical of immigration policies, particularly concerning migrants being housed in hotels and claims of “two-tier policing.”
• Social Media Monitoring Raises Free Speech Concerns: During the 2022 Southport protests, officials flagged posts they believed could “incite fear,” prompting backlash from critics like U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, who warned that UK speech laws criminalize expression more harshly than some violent crimes.
• Government Denies Censorship Amid Legal Scrutiny: While the UK government insists the unit merely flags posts violating platform policies and protects public safety, opponents argue it enables state surveillance and censorship under the guise of disinformation control.
• Free Speech Under Pressure in the UK: Despite claims that free speech remains protected under the Online Safety Act, critics note that the UK lacks U.S.-style speech protections, with thousands arrested for so-called “grossly offensive” content under broad communication laws.

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The revelation comes from a batch of emails uncovered through a U.S. House Judiciary Committee subpoena of a social media company. Representative Jim Jordan (R-OH), who chairs the committee, released the findings and condemned the UK’s approach to speech control. Jordan stated, “Many tweets get you a longer prison sentence than many violent offences,” highlighting the chilling effect such surveillance has on public discourse. One of the more notable incidents tied to this revived surveillance occurred during anti-migration protests in Southport in August 2022. Officials flagged posts like a video labeled “Looks like Islamabad but it’s Manchester” as potentially inciting fear toward the Muslim community. Although the emails did not directly call for removal of the content, they sought detailed responses from platforms about how the flagged material would be handled. The British government denies accusations of censorship, claiming the unit’s purpose is to observe trends and identify content that violates platform-specific rules. A government spokesperson defended the practice, saying, “Free speech is a cornerstone of our democracy. The Online Safety Act protects it.” However, critics argue that the Online Safety Act has in fact broadened censorship powers far beyond its original child protection scope. Under existing UK laws, including the Communications Act, thousands of individuals have been arrested for online speech deemed “grossly offensive” or for “stirring up hatred.” Unlike in the United States, where the First Amendment offers strong protections for freedom of expression, the UK enforces far more restrictive speech laws. This has led to numerous legal actions against citizens for politically incorrect or controversial social media posts, fueling concerns about state overreach. The renewed activities of the Counter Disinformation Unit suggest an expanding role of government in regulating online expression under the guise of public safety. Critics see this as a modern incarnation of speech policing—where public commentary on immigration, national identity, and crime is scrutinized through a bureaucratic lens and potentially penalized without clear due process. The revelations have drawn international attention, especially given the involvement of U.S. lawmakers like Rep. Jordan. Civil liberties advocates worry that these surveillance practices set a dangerous precedent and erode the democratic principle of free debate, particularly on sensitive political topics. As public trust in institutions wanes and debates over immigration intensify, the British government's use of surveillance tactics against dissenting voices may backfire. While officials claim to be preserving social harmony, critics argue that silencing legitimate concerns only deepens public distrust and polarizes society further. Do your own research and don’t use Google. Try the search engine Brave BETA and get more truth news and real information. Bookmark Censored.news to your favorite websites for truth news about abortions, illegal immigration, suicide, and police state censorship tricks like shadow banning. Sources for this article include: NaturalNews.com DailyMail.co.uk TheNationalPulse.com

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