SIR – On October 28, David Cameron said that the Government is likely to act to stop newspapers publishing what he has called damaging leaks from former US intelligence operative Edward Snowden unless they “demonstrate some social responsibility”.
Putting aside questions about Mr Cameron’s understanding of social responsibility, isn’t it shocking that he has made such a statement in a country that tells itself it has press freedoms?
Edward Snowden exposed a secret surveillance programme that targeted millions of ordinary citizens as well as heads of state – why would David Cameron want to punish newspapers for highlighting this fact?
Neil Laurenson
Worcester Green Party
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