News · 24 August 2026

PM calls sharing dangerous driving videos "truly reprehensible"

Prime Minister Andy Burnham called on social media platforms to take down content that glorifies dangerous driving, describing the act of sharing such material as "truly reprehensible". Defence Minister Luke Pollard said companies could easily take down such content and adjust algorithms to stop its spread. The call follows a crash on Saturday near Middlesbrough where two police officers and five passengers died.

By BriefTea Editorial · 24 August 2026 at 15:10

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