Will Kingston brands X crackdown 'pound‑shop tyranny'

GB News commentator Will Kingston slammed the UK government’s recent policy that tightened regulation of X – the social‑media platform formerly known as Twitter – calling the move “pound‑shop tyranny.” In his column, Kingston said the crackdown – which banned a range of political accounts and tightened content‑moderation rules – is an attempt by the Lord Chancellor‑in‑waiting, Sir Keir Starmer, to silence critics and curb independent speech. The commentator urged viewers not to accept the government’s narrative, describing the policy as heavy‑handed censorship that undermines free expression. The crackdown also introduced a 24‑hour ban for accounts that fail to comply with new verification rules, sparking concern among journalists and political activists. Kingston called for greater transparency and a debate on the role of private platforms in public discourse. The article was published on 10 January 2026 on GB News and has generated debate across the UK media circuit.