UK Police Warning to Media Over Diplomat's Leaked Memos Stirs Anger

Posted Monday, July 15, 2019 8:26 am

Michael Holden | Reuters

Senior British politicians, including both contenders to be the next prime minister, joined journalists on Saturday in criticizing police for warning media not to publish leaked government documents, saying it was a “dangerous road to tread”.

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UK Police Warning to Media Over Diplomat's Leaked Memos Stirs Anger

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