A secretive government agency used to “spy on” anti-lockdown campaigners during the Covid pandemic has been deployed to monitor social media amid the riots, The Telegraph has learnt.
The Counter Disinformation Unit (CDU), now rebranded as the National Security Online Information Team (NSOIT), has been given the task just months after MPs called for an independent review of its activities.
Campaigners have expressed concern that NSOIT is playing a central role in the riots response despite outstanding questions over whether it is fit for purpose.
Anyone involved in criminal disorder or violent thuggery on UK streets will have to pay the price 👇 pic.twitter.com/ma44tg7ymO
— Home Office (@ukhomeoffice) August 7, 2024
Brighton, England, Aug. 7 — A huge left-wing crowd has gathered to protest in support of open borders and migrants. pic.twitter.com/Hdftpej64a
— Andy Ngô 🏳️🌈 (@MrAndyNgo) August 7, 2024
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