The inner workings of misinformation have echos from many online hate speech movements of the early 2010s. This reminds me of Kick It Out’s reports of Twitter targeted harassment in 2013/2014. Excellent investigation & reporting. Accountability to curb hate-fueled misinformation

The mother of three who sparked havoc with false claim about Southport suspect

Russian outlets and the far-right activist Tommy Robinson leapt upon the woman’s social media post claiming the alleged knifeman was a Muslim asylum seeker