This paper is proud to stand alongside football’s players, clubs and supporters in their boycott of social media.
The campaign to end the racism and hate online has received unprecedented support, including that of FA President Prince William.
The four-day boycott is born out of frustration and anger. For years players have suffered discrimination and abuse online.
Yet, despite frequent and repeated calls for action, tech giants have failed to act.
They have allowed their platforms to become vessels of bile and cruelty with no real attempt to ban the cowards and bullies.
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We know why. It is because they care more about profits than decency and standards.
Quick to act when someone infringes copyright laws, they stand idle when someone is vilified because of their race or gender.
The time for excuses is over. They must clean up the cesspit they have created and end online hate now.
Failed Tories
Labour faces a tough fight in next week’s elections.
The party is forecast to do well in London, Liverpool, Manchester and Bristol.
It is also ahead in Wales and there are signs it is starting to turn its fortunes around in Scotland under new leader Anas Sarwar.
But the outlook elsewhere is less promising. The Hartlepool by-election hangs in the balance as does the West Midlands mayoral poll.
Clearly, the Government is benefiting from the rollout of the vaccine thanks to the NHS.
The Tories should be judged on their whole record during the crisis that has left us with the deepest recession and one of the highest death tolls in Europe.
Blankety bank
The first bank holiday since the easing of the Covid restrictions is a great chance for families to get together.
Unfortunately, the weather is looking bleak, proving there’s a cloud for every silver lining.
