The News Agents Why the Afghan data breach isn’t just a Tory problem
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Jul 16, 2025 A catastrophic data breach has put thousands of Afghan allies at risk, raising serious questions about governmental responsibility. The conversation critiques the failure of both the Conservative and Labour parties in dealing with the fallout. The discussion highlights the urgent need for transparency and accountability in defense matters. It also emphasizes journalism's critical role in holding politicians accountable, especially in times of crisis. The implications for national security and public trust in democracy are stark.
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Both Parties Kept the Injunction
- Both Conservative and Labour governments maintained a super injunction for two years regarding the Afghan data breach.
- Politicians have deflected responsibility, wrongly blaming the courts for keeping the injunction in place.
Arbitrary Risk Assessment Questioned
- The government justified the injunction initially for safety but then lifted it without clear explanation.
- Risk assessments changed arbitrarily, raising questions about the seriousness of the threat to Afghan allies.
Speaker Bound by Super Injunction
- The Speaker of the House was also under the super injunction, limiting parliamentary privilege.
- This undermines parliamentary sovereignty and ability to scrutinize the executive effectively.