Former top civil servants sign letter urging ministers to withdraw guidance on public speaking
14 Jul Communications

Former top civil servants sign letter urging ministers to withdraw guidance on public speaking

Guidance is "causing confusion and a chilling effect on public discussion" and should be withdrawn, experts say
by Beckie Smith
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