Minister says move shows site taking editorial decisions that may justify tighter social media rules

The decision by Twitter to permanently suspend Donald Trump from its platform could justify tightening regulation for social media companies, a cabinet minister has suggested.

Matt Hancock said the move showed Twitter “taking editorial decisions”, and by implication accepting that social media companies are not just platforms.

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