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flag UK education department faces backlash for sarcastic social media post perceived as dismissive.

flag The UK Department for Education drew sharp criticism for a Facebook post perceived as a sarcastic, tone-deaf response to public concerns, sparking outrage among teachers, parents, and online users. flag Though intended as humor, the message was widely seen as dismissive and lacking genuine remorse, prompting thousands of angry reactions, including over 6,000 comments and nearly 10,000 likes with the angry face emoji. flag The incident has raised concerns about government communication, empathy in public messaging, and the risks of using social media for official statements, with no follow-up clarification issued.

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