X accused of giving racists ‘impunity’ after refusing to bar N- and P-word posts (opens original article in a new tab)

X has refused to remove numerous racist posts targeting UK politicians, including the N- and P-words, only acting when reports cite illegal content under the UK's Online Safety Act. The platform restricted visibility in the UK but left posts unrestricted elsewhere, allowing racists to operate with impunity. Ofcom is monitoring X's compliance with content removal obligations.

• X refused to remove 30 posts using the N-word against Kemi Badenoch despite reports of hate, abuse, or harassment
• X only acted on posts reported as illegal under the UK's Online Safety Act, restricting visibility in the UK but not globally
• X left 20 of 33 P-word posts targeting UK public figures untouched, including a noose image directed at Zarah Sultana
• Racists operate with impunity on X as accounts behind offensive tweets remain unsuspended
• British Future claims far-right political sentiment drives hate on X, citing increased N-word usage after Kemi Badenoch's response to Nigel Farage's speech