Liberal Democrats Propose Tech Levy to Fund New Online Crime Agency
The £250m plan, unveiled at the party's conference, comes amid concerns that many voters are unaware of the Lib Dems' policies.
The Liberal Democrats plan to tax large technology companies to help fund a new Online Crime Agency, according to The Guardian.
The proposal is one of several to be unveiled at the party's conference, part of an effort to address concerns that many voters are unaware of the party's policies, The Guardian reported.
The plan, to be announced by home affairs spokesperson Max Wilkinson, would create an agency focused on offences including child sexual abuse material, trafficking in drugs and weapons, and deepfake AI-generated pornographic images, according to the report.
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- Lib Dems propose big tech levy to fund £250m online crime agency — The Guardian — World
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