Twitter's Trump ban raises social media regulation questions, says Hancock

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Social media firms are 'taking editorial decisions,' according to the health secretary

Social media companies' decision to ban Donald Trump from their platforms raises a "very big question" regarding regulation, UK Health Secretary (and formerly Secretary of State for Digital, Cultur...

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