Chancellor Urges Immediate Action from Tech Giants to Remove Violent Content After Tragic Southport Attack
LONDON — In a stark call for action, Chancellor Rachel Reeves urged major tech companies to proactively remove violent content from their platforms, a measure she argues could help prevent tragedies like the recent Southport attack. Speaking on the BBC’s “Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg,” Reeves emphasized the disturbing ease with which the assailant accessed harmful materials online prior to his rampage. This push for immediate action follows the horrific incident where an 18-year-old was convicted …