A row over the use of “disappearing messages” on phones grows following comments attributed to No 10. The government says the Prime Minister uses the phone feature that automatically deletes messages. This comes despite Labour having previously condemned the practice while in opposition.
Tory politicians are pressing for further details, including whether multiple ministers copied the same approach. The Daily Mail reports that the Conservatives are asking whether nine ministers used disappearing messages, and whether any messages were deleted in connection with a “disgraced peer” and allegations of a cover-up.
The issue centers on transparency around messaging practices and whether any communications are being removed automatically rather than retained. The reports also highlight political disagreement on the legitimacy and appropriateness of using such functions, with Labour’s earlier position contrasted against the current government’s statement that the Prime Minister uses the feature.
