Minister tells social media firms to remove dangerous driving content after fatal A66 crash in Middlesborough – UK politics live.
They publishedMinister tells social media firms to take down dangerous driving content in wake of fatal A66 crash in Middlesborough – UK politics live
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Who
What
- BBC live coverage reports social media firms asked to remove dangerous driving videos.
- Fatal A66 crash near Middlesbrough involved seven deaths, including two police officers.
- Defence minister Luke Pollard threatens action under Online Safety Act to compel removal.
- TikTok content alleged to show dangerous driving is under scrutiny by authorities.
- UK politicians discuss regulation as Ireland reports similar deadly incidents linked to social media.
Where
🇬🇧 United Kingdom (outlet HQ)
topics: Politics, Social Media · language: eng
topics: Politics, Social Media · language: eng
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published 24 Aug, 08:09Z
ingested 24 Aug, 08:20Z · headline rewritten 24 Aug, 11:03Z
ingested 24 Aug, 08:20Z · headline rewritten 24 Aug, 11:03Z
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https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/aug/24/labour-andy-bunrham-social-media-firms-dangerous-driving-content-middlesborough-latest-news-updates
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