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UK Gov't Promises More Social Media "Restrictions"
UK Gov't Promises More Social Media "Restrictions"
Authored by Kit Knightly via OffGuardian.org,
While embattled PM Sir Keir Starmer takes a pointless grilling on the even more pointless existence of Peter Mandelson, other members of his cabinet were busily paving the way for the next construction phase of our increasingly dystopian society.
Speaking to Sky News earlier today, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson promised…
“more action to keep young people safe online, including around social media”.
Which is delightfully vague.
Education Minister Olivia Bailey kept her cards similarly close to her chest, whilst trying to sound forceful:
“It is a...
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