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I find these petitions pointless as the response will probably be, "Lol. No."
However, this online safety act has been harmful to many websites who have had to block access from the UK or just shut down altogether. Simply because they can't afford to take a risk based on these new laws and the issues they bring.
Potentially, but getting a debate might help, other parties can see it as an easy win. And Labour haven't even issued a response to it, never mind a debate being organised, they could - in theory - take the easy win. But that would also require them to realise they're wildly unpopular and have the sense to do it
They did respond with "lol, no". I'm not surprised.
Yep, I can't say I'm surprised either. But the number keeps climbing and there's still a debate. Plus, Labour really seem to want to just be Reform and Farage claims they'll repeal it so maybe Starmer will pounce on the opportunity to copy them again