https://tech.newstatesman.com/policy/facebook-defends-decision-to-sell-targeted-political-adverts-ahead-of-uk-election

One of Facebook’s most senior British lobbyists has sought to defend the company’s decision not to ban political advertising in the run up to next month’s general election.

The social media giant has faced mounting pressure in recent days to stop promoting political adverts after Twitter announced it would end the practice last week.