4th Report - Disinformation diplomacy: How malign actors are seeking to undermine democracy
Select Committee
Foreign Affairs Committee
HC 703
27 March 2026
Government response
2nd Special Report - Disinformation diplomacy: How malign actors are seeking to undermine democracy: Government Response · published 8 Jun 2026
Recommendations & Conclusions
4 results
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
The Committee is deeply concerned about the continued deterioration of democracy in Georgia which, on...
Conclusion
The Committee is deeply concerned about the continued deterioration of democracy in Georgia which, on its current trajectory, will lead to an entrenched autocracy firmly under Russia’s sphere of influence, like Belarus. We condemn the actions of the Georgian Dream …
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Government Response Summary
The government shares the Committee's concerns about threats to democracy and security, stating its commitment to go further and faster to counter hybrid threats, including FIMI, through existing departmental allocations and continued resource prioritization.
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Recommendation
Acknowledged
Working with the European Union, the UK Government should scale-up assistance for independent media, civil...
Recommendation
Working with the European Union, the UK Government should scale-up assistance for independent media, civil society organisations and media literacy whilst continuing to monitor and expose foreign influence operations in these regions. (Recommendation, Paragraph 100)
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Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the committee's suggestion and states they will take it into account alongside the Rycroft Review and lessons from allies, as they are working to cohere the government's approach to countering foreign information threats.
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
Artificial Intelligence’s (AI) proliferation over the last few years has ushered a new digital era...
Conclusion
Artificial Intelligence’s (AI) proliferation over the last few years has ushered a new digital era by invigorating research and innovation, whilst introducing unique challenges to national security. AI offers malicious users the opportunities to create novel content at speed, greatly …
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Government Response Summary
The government partially agrees with the Committee's observation on AI's dual nature, acknowledging its use for both information manipulation and defensive capabilities. It states that FCDO capabilities are under review and existing AI sandboxes are in place, with a commitment to assess their utility for a bespoke counter-disinformation sandbox.
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
The UK Government has indicated it will take an all-of-society approach through various commitments outlined...
Conclusion
The UK Government has indicated it will take an all-of-society approach through various commitments outlined in the Strategic Defence Review, National Security Strategy and the Resilience Action Plan. Yet media literacy was notably absent. Whilst we welcome the Government’s media …
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Government Response Summary
The government agrees that media literacy is crucial for resilience to FIMI and is evaluating its 'You Won’t Know Until You Ask’ campaign to adapt it for specific FIMI risks. It also acknowledges the critical role of social media platforms in promoting media literacy, stating that DSIT engages directly with them while Ofcom plays a coordinating role under the Online Safety Act.
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