Iain Dale’s Diary: Government to Monitor Blogs
Iain Dale’s Diary: Government to Monitor Blogs
Iain Dale is covering a plan by the UK Government to formally monitor blogs as part of their strategy of responding to issues covered in blogs. Many are concerned that it is a waste of money and the first step to control and regulation. Look out Big Chip Dale?
My question is how do I get one of those jobs?
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