( July 1, 2026, 11:31 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Stronger online safety regulation is needed from the next UK prime minister to address harms linked to social media, AI and online advertising, a group of 47 civil society groups, academics and campaigners have said in the wake of the Keir Starmer's resignation announcement in late June. The next prime minister should strengthen implementation and enforcement of the Online Safety Act, increase accountability for online platforms and AI companies, and introduce new legislation to keep pace with harms, they said in a joint statement.Statement follows....
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