UK ministers lobby Trump to avert backlash against social media ban
A YouTube advertisement at Westminster underground station. Elon Musk, the owner of X, has already pushed back against the UK’s proposed social media restrictions. Photograph: Chris J Ratcliffe/ReutersView image in fullscreenA YouTube advertisement at Westminster underground station.
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- ▪Elon Musk, the owner of X, has already pushed back against the UK’s proposed social media restrictions.
- ▪Photograph: Chris J Ratcliffe/ReutersView image in fullscreenA YouTube advertisement at Westminster underground station.
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| Publication time | Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:05:09 GMT |
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A YouTube advertisement at Westminster underground station. Elon Musk, the owner of X, has already pushed back against the UK’s proposed social media restrictions. Photograph: Chris J Ratcliffe/ReutersView image in fullscreenA YouTube advertisement at Westminster underground station. Elon Musk, the owner of X, has already pushed back against the UK’s proposed social media restrictions. Photograph: Chris J Ratcliffe/ReutersSocial mediaUK ministers lobby Trump to avert backlash against social media banNo 10 is worried about retaliation from White House over restrictions to under-16s’ internet useKiran Stacey, Dan Milmo and Aisha DownTue 16 Jun 2026 04.05 EDTFirst published on Mon 15 Jun 2026 14.10 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleMinisters have embarked on a concerted lobbying operation…
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