I've spent a lot of time thinking about this conundrum and, about a decade ago, ran a small cross-party programme on tech literacy for MPs. A quick 🧵 about why MPs know so little about tech.
Rachel Coldicutt
The absolute lack of understanding of how tech works by Government ministers is embarrassing and frankly, in 2026 100% unacceptable and inexcusable.
Barking.
Ann Kempster
Jess Phillips says that tech companies are all "lying" and that they know "exactly how old" every user is.
(The proof, according to Phillips? She gets menopause ads and her children don't.)
