Lisa Nandy slams 'disgraceful attitude' of Elon Musk's X after it skips RLNI abuse meeting

British Labour MP Lisa Nandy has criticized X, formerly Twitter, for its failure to attend a meeting regarding online abuse. The meeting, organized by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), focused on the persistent harassment faced by the charity and its volunteers, much of which originates or is amplified on social media platforms. Nandy, who chairs the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Antisocial Behaviour, highlighted X's absence as indicative of a broader issue concerning the platform's accountability.

The RNLI has been subjected to a sustained campaign of online abuse, including false accusations and hateful commentary, particularly in relation to its lifesaving operations. This has led to distress for staff and volunteers and has required significant resources to manage. The meeting aimed to foster dialogue between social media companies and charities affected by online harm, seeking commitments to better protect organizations from abuse and misinformation that can undermine their vital work. X's non-participation underscores ongoing tensions between social media platforms and those calling for greater responsibility in moderating harmful content.