The government has not worked out how its social media ban will work. Quelle surprise…
At the Lobby briefing of political journalists Starmer’s spokesman said the UK is pursuing the “same model as Australia” when it comes to selecting which websites to ban – it’s user to user platforms.
Messaging services are not included, neither will be ‘educational tools’ and news and music. the spokesman said: “We will be setting out exemptions and keeping these under review.“ The state will decide which content counts as safe enough for teenagers to consume…
The government is promising more detail next month, with full measures coming in Spring next year after regulations are drafted by the end of this year. The spokesman said “there are still some details to be worked through” but the government as set out its “broad range of intentions.” It cannot say how age verification will work…
Soviet controls will be required for this to come close to working. Welcome to Labour’s Britain…
Asked by Lobby hacks about his past comments on Trump (“any UK politician who gave Trump the time of day should be ashamed right now”) Burnham was blithe:
“Politicians say things throughout their career, but now the important thing is to focus on the moment you are in.”
Were it so easy…