Bluesky: Social media site eyes politicians after ‘quite the influx’ of UK accounts Tech Chiefs at social media site Bluesky have suggested they are eyeing politicians for their platform after X owner Elon Musk’s commentary on UK current affairs.
Let’s be honest, Elon Musk is right to defend free speech Opinion Blaming communications for unrest has a long and unhappy history. We repeat it at our peril, writes Matthew Lesh
More advertisers to flee X after recent Elon Musk lawsuit and riot comments Media Elon Musk’s antitrust lawsuit against brands that have boycotted X and his controversial activity on the platform during the recent spate of UK riots are set to exacerbate the long-held misgivings advertisers have with the site, leading industry figures have said. On Tuesday, Elon Musk’s X – formerly Twitter – filed a lawsuit against a [...]
The Debate: Should we finally say goodbye to Twitter/X? August 8, 2024 Are we doomed to doomscroll on, or should we take action and quit Twitter/X for good? Rachel Cunliffe goes head to head with Benedict Spence
Welsh First Minister Vaughan Gething resigns after just a few months July 16, 2024 Vaughan Gething has resigned as First Minister of Wales and Welsh Labour leader.
Jeremy Corbyn’s seat in Islington North is up for grabs, but who could stand against him? May 16, 2024 Candidates can now apply to stand for the Labour Party in Islington North, the position formely held byJeremy Corbyn.
PMQs sketch: Trusst back in politics? April 17, 2024 Thanks to Liz Truss, a surfeit of salad-related attempts at humour emerged during PMQs this week. We take you through the highlights.
Talent agency that looks after Simon Cowell, Graham Norton and Claudia Winkleman sold for £60m March 19, 2024 The London talent agency that represents the likes of Simon Cowell, Graham Norton and Claudia Winkleman has been sold for £60m.
Michelle Donelan sorry for ‘distraction’ after posting defamatory (and expensive) letter March 12, 2024 Michelle Donelan has apologised for “any distraction” her posting of a defamatory letter on X which saw £15,000 of taxpayer money paid out to settle a libel case has caused.
Post Office: MPs seek report on chief’s alleged £1m pay demands March 3, 2024 MPs have urgently asked to see a Post Office whistleblower report after claims emerged that chief executive Nick Read demanded a £1m pay package.