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Mayor Khan Demands Action Against Social Media Misinformation

4/9/2026

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At a disinformation summit, London Mayor Sadiq Khan urged the government to curb social media firms spreading crime and migration disinformation.
He cited a 150% to 200% rise in false claims about London's safety.
Khan pointed to a retiree jailed for bombing a camera following online conspiracies.
He called for robust regulatory measures to protect communities from misinformation.

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At a disinformation summit, London Mayor Sadiq Khan urged the government to curb social media firms spreading crime and migration disinformation.
He cited a 150% to 200% rise in false claims about London's safety.
Khan pointed to a retiree jailed for bombing a camera following online conspiracies.
He called for robust regulatory measures to protect communities from misinformation.