Regarding the recent unrest linked to unverified information circulating about the Southport knife incident, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered a message on Thursday to social media firms, emphasizing their responsibility to adhere to laws concerning the dissemination of inflammatory misinformation.
Starmer highlighted that the spread of misinformation online, which contributed to triggering violent incidents in various English locations following the stabbings earlier in the week, is not only a major concern but also a criminal offense occurring within the platforms of these companies.