UK cyber law delays ‘deeply concerning,’ say MPs

British opposition lawmakers said this week it was “deeply concerning” the government had still not introduced new cybersecurity laws to Parliament, warning that “gaps in our legislation” are “fuelling even greater threats against our nation.”

“Although I recognise that sound policy requires time to develop, we cannot afford to proceed at our current glacial pace,” said Bradley Thomas, the MP for Bromsgrove, on Tuesday, as he and colleagues attempted to push forward the government’s timeline.

It follows the much-delayed Cyber Security and Resilience Bill being delayed again in September, as revealed by Recorded Future News. Separate government proposals to overhaul the country’s response to ransomware attacks have also stalled since July, following a nearly year-long delay resulting from the 2024 snap election.

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