Tech giants will be forced to ban 'fake news' under Labour plans

The UK government plans to require tech companies to ban "fake news" on their platforms following recent riots. Sir Keir Starmer announced a review of social media laws to prevent further unrest. This may involve imposing a duty on companies to restrict "legal but harmful" content. Critics argue this approach could infringe on free speech rights, labeling it as a move by "unelected thought police."

Concerns persist about who defines harmful content and potential censorship of legitimate comments. Polls indicate many Brits feel social media firms have inadequately handled misinformation related to the riots.