Interview with shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth

The video discusses the importance of allowing people to ask legitimate questions about vaccines, especially for those with health concerns. It highlights the spread of misinformation on social media, which undermines public trust in vaccines. The speaker emphasizes the historical presence of antivaccine campaigns and the need for cross-party collaboration to build trust. The video also calls for social media platforms to take responsibility and for legislation to address online harms, ensuring vaccination levels do not drop due to unchecked misinformation.

What responsibility do social media platforms have according to the speaker?

What is the potential consequence of unchecked misinformation about vaccines online?