John Swinney said "Swinney said online disinformation posed “a real and present threat” to democracy, and urged the UK government to make hostile state interference a much higher priority in line with recommendations from Philip Rycroft’s recent review." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJune 12, 2026

Swinney said online disinformation posed “a real and present threat” to democracy, and urged the UK government to make hostile state interference a much higher priority in line with recommendations from Philip Rycroft’s recent review.

Said by

John Swinney

Scottish National Party

Source

theguardian.com

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the threat of online disinformation to democracy.

Share on X Share on Facebook Email this quote