Labour deputy Lucy Powell accuses Reform UK of spreading misinformation with bot amplification, calls for tougher social media laws

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Labour's deputy leader Lucy Powell has accused Nigel Farage and Reform UK of destabilising British democracy by spreading divisive material amplified by bots and troll farms. She called for tighter laws on social media giants to tackle misinformation, arguing the online space is vulnerable to wealthy individuals and bad state actors. Powell also highlighted multimillion-pound donations boosting Reform's election campaign and their powerful online presence, urging stronger legal measures to address the issue.

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bskyLabour deputy Lucy Powell accuses Reform UK of spreading misinformation with bot amplification, calls for tougher social media lawstheguardian.com