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Close The Loophole Letting Elon Musk Donate To Reform, Says Labour MP
Foreign affairs
Close The Loophole Letting Elon Musk Donate To Reform, Says Labour MP
Elon Musk could give money to political candidates to bypass government’s clampdown on donating to UK parties, a Labour MP has warned.
'Valuable insights into a thin-skinned billionaire': Sarah Owen reviews 'Character Limit'
Books & culture
By Sarah Owen MP
'Valuable insights into a thin-skinned billionaire': Sarah Owen reviews 'Character Limit'
Kate Conger and Ryan Mac have produced a fascinating and important examination of Elon Musk's chaotic acquisition of Twitter
Ed Davey Is Wary That Leaving Elon Musk's X Could Let Opponents Dominate Platform
Political parties
Ed Davey Is Wary That Leaving Elon Musk's X Could Let Opponents Dominate Platform
Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey has said he would not rule out leaving Elon Musk's social media website X, but stressed that he did not want opponents to "dominate a particular platform".
Farage-Musk split could threaten Reform’s momentum
Political parties
By Dr Liam McLoughlin
Farage-Musk split could threaten Reform’s momentum
The budding friendship between tech billionaire Elon Musk and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is already in tatters.
Here's how we stand up to far-right billionaires threatening our democracy
Foreign affairs
By Carla Denyer
Here's how we stand up to far-right billionaires threatening our democracy
To defeat far-right figures like Elon Musk, the left must provide solutions to the concerns that they exploit.
Keir Starmer Says 'Line Has Been Crossed' After Elon Musk's Attacks On UK Politicians
Home affairs
Keir Starmer Says "Line Has Been Crossed" After Elon Musk's Attacks On UK Politicians
Keir Starmer said a “line has been crossed” after tech billionaire Elon Musk called a Labour minister a “rape genocide apologist” after ruling out another inquiry into victims of child sexual exploitation.
What Will The Westminster Social Media Landscape Look Like In 2025?
Parliament
What Will The Westminster Social Media Landscape Look Like In 2025?
The interaction between Westminster politics and social media was a major talking point this year, with the dominance of X, formerly known as Twitter, challenged by alternatives like Bluesky. Zoe Crowther explores how the Westminster social media landscape might evolve in 2025.
Bluesky Wants To Be Part Of The Westminster Conversation
Parliament
Bluesky Wants To Be Part Of The Westminster Conversation
A senior executive of Bluesky has said that she wants the emerging social media platform to be “part of the conversation” in Westminster and expand their public affairs team to have influence on the world stage.
Tory MPs Urged To Claim Bluesky Usernames To Deter Fake Accounts
Technology
Tory MPs Urged To Claim Bluesky Usernames To Deter Fake Accounts
Conservative MPs are being advised to claim their Bluesky usernames to stop fake accounts from impersonating them on the increasingly popular social media platform.
MPs Approach 'Tipping Point' To Move Away From Elon Musk's X
Political parties
MPs Approach "Tipping Point" To Move Away From Elon Musk's X
A growing number of MPs are weighing up whether to leave social media website X and move to alternative platforms, with some encouraging the Government to do the same.
Liverpool Mayor Says 'Time Is Approaching' For Everyone To Consider Leaving X
Communities
Liverpool Mayor Says "Time Is Approaching" For Everyone To Consider Leaving X
Mayor of the Liverpool City Region Steve Rotheram has said “the time is approaching” for politicians and the public to consider whether they should “withdraw” from using Elon Musk’s X platform.
Tech Companies Are Allowing Harmful Misinformation – And Government Seems Powerless To Stop Them
Communities
Tech Companies Are Allowing Harmful Misinformation – And Government Seems Powerless To Stop Them
The violent disorder across many UK towns and cities in the past few weeks shocked the nation – but the surge of online misinformation which helped to fuel it should come as no surprise.
Home Secretary Meeting Big Tech To Collaborate On Election Year Challenges
Home affairs
Home Secretary Meeting Big Tech To Collaborate On Election Year Challenges
The Home Secretary will meet with technology giants in the US next week to discuss how the UK government and tech players can work together to tackle a number of huge challenges facing democracies in the digital age.
AI Experts Find Rishi Sunak And Elon Musk Interview 'Depressing'
Technology
AI Experts Find Rishi Sunak And Elon Musk Interview "Depressing"
AI experts have condemned Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s decision to host an ‘in conversation’ event with X owner Elon Musk as “undemocratic” and “depressing”.
Westminster's Twitter addiction: what would it take to kill off X?
Technology
Westminster's Twitter addiction: what would it take to kill off X?
Westminster loves to moan about the social media platform formerly known as Twitter even as it becomes ever less useful to politicians and journalists alike. What would it take to finally kill off X and what would replace it?