British MPs may be offered digital training to become more “tech-savvy” after a successful pilot scheme by Doteveryone, a digital issues charity. The charity has been running the programme for two years and says it is helping people with disabilities get online. The charity said that engagement was increased through the scheme, and hopes that further training would help MPs to communicate more effectively with their constituents. The Taxpayers Alliance, however, called the idea “silly” and a waste of taxpayer money.
British MPs may be offered digital training to become more “tech-savvy” after a successful pilot scheme by Doteveryone, a digital issues charity. Four MPs received training from tech-focused mentors to test how digital training might benefit parliamentary work. The charity said that engagement was increased through the scheme, and hopes that further training would help MPs to communicate more effectively with their constituents. The Taxpayers Alliance, however, called the idea “silly” and a waste of taxpayer money.