Ministers may try to curb spread of misinformation during social unrest
by Heather Stewart Economics editor from World news | The Guardian on (#764M3)
Technology secretary Liz Kendall says she is very concerned' about role of social media but will not be bullied off' 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 bullied off" Elon Musk's 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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