NewsUK NewsTwitterThe attorney general Richard Hermer has said staff in his office are no longer to use the X social media website amid fears over the Elon-Musk-owned platform's role in spreading disinformation19:19, 18 Jun 2026Updated 19:29, 18 Jun 2026Government staff have been warned not to use the X social media platform amid disinformation fears.‌The attorney general Richard Hermer has told his office to no longer post on X, the first time a government department has stopped using Elon Musk’s increasingly controversial platform.‌Musk, who has previously called for the UK government to be overthrown and regularly faces criticism for promoting far-right and racist opinions, bought the platform in 2022.Article continues belowDowning Street has in the past said that using X is necessary to reach the public, but the office of the attorney general is the first government body to stop using the app.This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link . You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News , Flipboard , Apple News , TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage .Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌TwitterBreaking News