Platforms Promoting Violence Should Pay Riot Costs, Says Streeting
Exclusive: Former minister calls for urgent action against companies such as X that allow incitement to violence Wes Streeting has called for Keir Starmer to take urgent action against X and other online platforms that have helped whip up social tensions, suggesting they should be forced to contribute to rebuilding costs after the riots in Belfast. The intervention by the former health secretary, who is seen as a likely challenger to Keir Starmer in any leadership contest, co
Wes Streeting, a former health secretary, is urging Keir Starmer to take immediate action against online platforms like X that facilitate incitement to violence. He suggests these companies should be compelled to contribute to the costs of rebuilding following riots, citing the recent events in Belfast. Streeting's intervention comes as Downing Street indicated that regulatory action would be handled by Ofcom, a process expected to take at least two months. This call for accountability targets social media companies accused of exacerbating social tensions through their content policies.
This news is significant as it raises questions about the responsibility of social media platforms in preventing and mitigating the consequences of online incitement to violence.
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