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Ministers may try to curb spread of misinformation during social unrest
Published 6 June 2026 ¡ politics
Technology secretary Liz Kendall says she is âvery concernedâ about role of social media but will not be âbullied offâ X The government is considering
Technology secretary Liz Kendall says she is âvery concernedâ about role of social media but will not be âbullied offâ X The government is considering fresh action to halt the spread of misinformation during public crises, Liz Kendall has said, insisting she will not be âbullied offâ Elon Muskâs X. The technology secretary was speaking after rioting broke out in Southampton over the police response to the fatal stabbing of Henry Nowak, a case about which Musk has repeatedly posted. Continue reading...
Published: June 6, 2026 ⢠9:30 PM IST ¡ Updated: June 6, 2026 ⢠10:26 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Technology secretary Liz Kendall says she is âvery concernedâ about role of social media but will not be âbullied offâ X The government is considering fresh action to halt the spread of misinformation during public crises, Liz Kendall has said, insisting she will not be âbullied offâ Elon Muskâs X.
The technology secretary was speaking after rioting broke out in Southampton over the police response to the fatal stabbing of Henry Nowak, a case about which Musk has repeatedly posted.
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