"From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground."
"Sir Keir Starmer has launched a TikTok account even though the app remains banned from government devices over security concerns. TikTok was banned from government-issued devices in 2023 following a review by Rishi Sunak's government in response to concerns about its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. Downing Street said security mitigations were in place to operate the Prime Minister's account, as with an existing UK Government profile on the social media site."
"Restrictions on the use of the app on most government devices remain in place and there's no changes to our security policy when it comes to TikTok, his official spokesperson said. Security mitigations are in place, as with the existing UKgov account. TikTok was banned from government-issued devices in 2023 (Getty/iStock) The initial 13-second post on the keirstarmer account showed Sir Keir at the ceremony to switch on Downing Street's Christmas lights."
Independent reports cover reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, investigate political financing like Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC, and produce documentaries such as 'The A Word' highlighting American women fighting for reproductive rights. The outlet maintains free access by relying on donations to fund on-the-ground journalists who present multiple perspectives. Sir Keir Starmer launched a TikTok account even though the app was banned on government devices after a 2023 security review tied to ByteDance. Downing Street says security mitigations permit the Prime Minister's account while restrictions and existing security policy largely remain in place. The first post showed Starmer at a Christmas lights ceremony and emphasized reaching audiences and explaining government decisions.
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