Sir Keir Starmer has ruled out joining the alternative social network Bluesky, citing the UK government’s continued use of Twitter (X). Despite its growing popularity, surpassing 19 million users, and being the most downloaded app on US and UK Apple Stores, the UK government is still committed to using X for communication.
Bluesky’s Growing Popularity
Bluesky, an alternative to Elon Musk’s X, has been gaining popularity in recent weeks. The app has surpassed 19 million users and has at times been the most downloaded app on both the US and UK Apple Stores.
Politicians Already on Bluesky
Some politicians have already set up Bluesky accounts, including former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and treasury minister Darren Jones. However, Sir Keir Starmer has stated that there are no plans to establish official UK government accounts or a personal one in his name.
Importance of Communication
Speaking at the G20 summit in Brazil, Sir Keir emphasized the importance for a government to be able to communicate with “as many people as possible.” He also noted that the UK government is still using Twitter (X).
Bluesky’s Background and User Numbers
Bluesky was started by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey in 2019. Despite helping fund and start it, Mr. Dorsey is no longer part of the team behind the social network. X does not share its total user numbers but is understood to be measured in the hundreds of millions.
The Key Difference Between Bluesky
The key difference between Bluesky and most other social media platforms is its decentralized nature. This allows for more flexibility and freedom of expression among users.
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