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Michael Gove, U.K. environment secretary, arrives at Downing Street in London, U.K., on Monday, June 12, 2017

Science and climate face uncertain future in post-election UK

13 June 2017

Michael Gove's promotion and the need to rely on the DUP could make tackling global warming and listening to scientific advice low priorities for the UK’s new government
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UK government watchdog examining political use of data analytics

18 May 2017

The Information Commissioner has started a formal investigation into the use of data by political parties, including the use of Facebook and Twitter

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