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Lord in Waiting/Government Whip (Lord Leong) (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 11 June 2026

Debate

Misinformation: Social Market Foundation Report

Contribution

My Lords, the Government recognise the harmful impact of misinformation and the vital role of trusted local journalism in upholding democratic accountability. We continue to monitor emerging evidence, including the Social Market Foundation’s report. The Online Safety Act requires platforms to tackle illegal content and content harmful to children, including misinformation and disinformation. Alongside regulation, we are strengthening trusted information sources and media literacy through our Protecting What Matters strategy and DSIT’s “You Won’t Know Until You Ask” campaign.

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