Make platforms that promote violent content pay towards riot costs, Streeting says (opens original article in a new tab)

Wes Streeting urged Keir Starmer to take urgent action against online platforms promoting violent content, suggesting they should pay for riot costs, as Ofcom is responsible for enforcing the Online Safety Act with no immediate action expected.

• Wes Streeting called for X and other platforms to pay for riot costs after Belfast violence
• Streeting urged criminal action against platforms promoting violent content online
• Ofcom is responsible for enforcing the Online Safety Act, with no immediate action expected