UK News Daily Corbyn's Party Faces Chaos, Social Media Regulation Debate, UK Approves Gatwick Expansion, Lib Dems Seek Social Media Warnings, and more...
Sep 22, 2025
Jeremy Corbyn's new party faces serious leadership chaos just ahead of its conference. A global debate over social media regulation heats up, scrutinizing Elon Musk's behavior. The UK government has approved a £2.2 billion expansion of Gatwick Airport, raising environmental concerns. Meanwhile, the Lib Dems advocate for social media health warnings and stricter child safety regulations. In Falkirk, protests erupt over housing for asylum seekers, reflecting deep community divisions and sparking strong anti-racism sentiments.
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Corbyn Party's Rocky Launch
- Jeremy Corbyn's new party has amassed over 750,000 supporters but is struggling with internal fights over leadership and finances.
- Zahra Sultana accused Corbyn of sidelining MPs and an unauthorised invite prompted legal warnings about membership signup links.
Social Media Regulation Flashpoint
- Debate on social media regulation centres on protecting vulnerable users versus risks of censorship and free speech suppression.
- Elon Musk's provocative activity on X has intensified scrutiny and could shape international regulation precedent.
Gatwick Expansion's Trade-Offs
- The UK approved Gatwick's £2.2bn second runway to boost capacity, jobs and economic benefits while promising mitigation for noise and pollution.
- Environmental groups plan legal challenges, arguing expansion conflicts with climate commitments.