Today, millions of people get their news from social media, yet our laws haven't kept pace.
Lucy Powell: “Today, millions of people get their news from social media, yet our laws haven't kept pace.”
On the recordJuly 5, 2026
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Lucy Powell
Labour Party
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mirror.co.ukEditor's note · Context
Discussing the influence of social media on elections
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