Did a UK state-funded body target Jeremy Corbyn?

Foreign Office to investigate if Fife-based firm promoted anti-Labour tweets

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Jeremy Corbyn has used social media effectively since becoming Labour leader
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The Foreign Office has ordered an investigation into whether a government funded Scottish-based company responsible for countering online Russian propaganda also spread unfavourable views about Jeremy Corbyn.

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