X takes action on deepfake network smearing UK politicians after BBC investigation

While some of the fake clips and comments shared by this group of accounts on X were clearly absurd and satirical, others falsely portrayed candidates saying politically damaging things. In the comments, the network of X users works to make them appear believable. The videos have racked up tens of thousands of views. One post included a doctored video of Wes Streeting, the shadow health secretary, on the BBC's Politics Live show. As the presenter discusses politician Diane Abbott, the footage is made to sound as though Mr Streeting is saying "silly woman" under his breath - but he never said those words.