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Munira Wilson: “If a US court can pressure Meta into making significant changes to its platforms, why is our government still relying on…”

On the recordAugust 27, 2026
If a US court can pressure Meta into making significant changes to its platforms, why is our government still relying on optional curfews, strongly worded statements and unworkable bans?
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Munira Wilson
Liberal Democrats

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Questioning the UK government's approach to social media regulation.

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