Britain's Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has announced that she is leaving X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, saying it has evolved into a space that prioritises abuse and misinformation over meaningful public discussion.
In a post on the platform on Thursday, Nandy confirmed that she would no longer use X and said her department would also withdraw from it.
"I've decided to leave this platform and my department will too," Nandy said.
Explaining her decision, Nandy criticised the direction the platform has taken.
I've decided to leave this platform and my Department will too.
— Lisa Nandy MP (@lisanandy) July 2, 2026
A platform originally designed for free speech and expression now favours abuse and misinformation over meaningful debate.
It isn't healthy for our democracy or our communities and I don’t want to support it.
"A platform originally designed for free speech and expression now favours abuse and misinformation over meaningful debate. It isn't healthy for our democracy or our communities and I don't want to support it," she stated.
Nandy said users who wish to follow her updates can do so on other social media platforms.
"You can follow me on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn @LisaNandyMP".
She also confirmed that the Department for Culture, Media and Sport will no longer use X.
