Town crier announces government WhatsApp channel

Town crier announced the launch of the UK’s government WhatsApp channel outside Parliament on 22 January. This new communication channel allows members of the public to subscribe to receive important updates on their phones. Cabinet Office Minister Alex Burghart said: “WhatsApp is a hugely popular platform in the UK so we hope our new and entirely opt-in WhatsApp channel will be a useful way of providing people with updates from the government.“ Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: .