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After Walliams and Brand, how could the UK government tackle NDAs?
UK NewsEntertainment•November 13, 2026 at 11:20 AMNational

After Walliams and Brand, how could the UK government tackle NDAs?

By Daniel Boffey Chief reporter•The Guardian - UK News

It has been suggested that women with stories to tell felt silenced after signing non-disclosure agreementsThe UK’s minister for women has suggested that the government has not gone far enough in tackling the abusive use of non-disclosure agreements.Bridget Phillipson was commenting in the context of the allegations of improper behaviour by David Walliams – which he denies – and the conviction of Russell Brand for rape and sexual assault. In both cases, it has been suggested that women with stories to tell felt silenced after signing an NDA. Continue reading...

It has been suggested that women with stories to tell felt silenced after signing non-disclosure agreements

The UK’s minister for women has suggested that the government has not gone far enough in tackling the abusive use of non-disclosure agreements.

Bridget Phillipson was commenting in the context of the allegations of improper behaviour by David Walliams – which he denies – and the conviction of Russell Brand for rape and sexual assault. In both cases, it has been suggested that women with stories to tell felt silenced after signing an NDA.

Continue reading...