Sadly it’s nothing to do with solving the problem of young people Doom-scrolling, and everything to do with making money for ID services, while ensuring your advertising ID is tied to a government ID.
I would bet my life’s savings that the social media ban is the reason for a new face on the government fucking you. They won’t roll it back because he believes in it too, but he is better trained on keeping his gobble shut. Nothing will change and you’ll be asked by all media figures and labour politicians to move on from the past. Hopefully at least it clears a path for the greens when they’re the only ones talking about reality as it actually exists.
My first thought was the other way around… Starmer knew he was on his way out and needed to push through the social media ban to repay the tech oligarchs that got him elected.
Either way Burnam needs to actually change tack, and TBH I’m going to take some convincing to not vote for the greens.
I don’t think a 180 should save labour here, personally. They’ve shown full complicity as their party and media infrastructure chose violence against immigrants and Palestinians.
It is worrying how few media appearances he has done, and how light the questioning was when he did get interviewed.
If they think continuing with the same policies with a different presenter will work, Labour may end up fighting for 4th place in a couple of years.
Digital ID and this stupid Social Media ban needs to be binned on day one.
Meh, social media is awful for young people, anything that will reduce uptake is a good thing even if it is a bit nanny state
Sadly it’s nothing to do with solving the problem of young people Doom-scrolling, and everything to do with making money for ID services, while ensuring your advertising ID is tied to a government ID.
or possibly its the next step in eliminating anonymity entirely.
I would bet my life’s savings that the social media ban is the reason for a new face on the government fucking you. They won’t roll it back because he believes in it too, but he is better trained on keeping his gobble shut. Nothing will change and you’ll be asked by all media figures and labour politicians to move on from the past. Hopefully at least it clears a path for the greens when they’re the only ones talking about reality as it actually exists.
My first thought was the other way around… Starmer knew he was on his way out and needed to push through the social media ban to repay the tech oligarchs that got him elected. Either way Burnam needs to actually change tack, and TBH I’m going to take some convincing to not vote for the greens.
I don’t think a 180 should save labour here, personally. They’ve shown full complicity as their party and media infrastructure chose violence against immigrants and Palestinians.