Politics · 7 June 2026
Social media rules could change during UK unrest
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New rules might be coming for social media to stop fake news spreading during public unrest, especially when things get chaotic in the UK. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said she's very concerned about social media's role, especially after recent riots in Southampton. Ofcom is already looking at 'crisis response protocols' for platforms, with more details expected this month.
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