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UK Calls for Online Safety Reforms Amid Political Abuse

10/28/2025

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The United Kingdom faces concerns about online safety and political discourse, per a Speaker's Conference report.
The report calls for oversight of social media under the Online Safety Act and for Ofcom (Office of Communications) to publish an elections code.
It notes abuse on Meta and X and urges obligations to address disinformation and deepfakes.
Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle (Speaker of the House of Commons) emphasizes restoring respectful political engagement.

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The United Kingdom faces concerns about online safety and political discourse, per a Speaker's Conference report.
The report calls for oversight of social media under the Online Safety Act and for Ofcom (Office of Communications) to publish an elections code.
It notes abuse on Meta and X and urges obligations to address disinformation and deepfakes.
Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle (Speaker of the House of Commons) emphasizes restoring respectful political engagement.