Starmer uses disappearing messages on his phone, No 10 confirms
Summary
Downing Street confirmed that Prime Minister Keir Starmer uses disappearing messages on his phone, which deletes WhatsApp conversations after a set time. This raised concerns because many government documents and messages related to the appointment of Lord Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US were released, but there were few messages from Starmer himself.Key Facts
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer uses an auto-delete feature on WhatsApp that erases messages after a set time.
- MPs voted to publish all documents and communications about Lord Mandelson’s appointment as UK ambassador to the US.
- Many messages from ministers and civil servants were disclosed, but only a few from Starmer appeared.
- Government rules say disappearing messages are allowed if they don’t harm record keeping or transparency.
- A review is ongoing about the use of WhatsApp in government communication.
- Officials warn that using WhatsApp can cause security problems and make it hard to track decisions.
- Other ministers, including Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy and Chancellor Rachel Reeves, also use disappearing messages.
- Some released messages show discussions about meetings and internal views on welfare policies.
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