Nick Clegg urged to stand up for liberalism and democracy at Facebook
Former Lib Dem leader Paddy Ashdown says ex-colleague should changes firm’s culture
The former Liberal Democrat leader Paddy Ashdown has urged Nick Clegg to stand up for the values of liberalism and democracy at Facebook, as tech companies continue to hire staff in preparation for a global battle against tough new internet regulation.
The former deputy prime minister announced his decision to become Facebook’s global lobbying and communications executive on Friday, as the social network prepares for a showdown with governments over new legislation proposed over concerns about fake news and the Cambridge Analytica scandal.