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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Peter Walker Senior political corespondent

Make platforms that promote violent content pay towards riot costs, Streeting says

Wes Streeting
Wes Streeting: ‘If platforms are knowingly promoting dangerous content, bosses should face criminal action.’ Photograph: David Levene/The Guardian

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, comes after Downing Street said any response would be left to Ofcom, the media regulator, meaning no action is likely for at least two months.

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