A secretive government unit has been found to have contacted major social media companies about posts critical of asylum hotels, immigration, and alleged unequal policing. Emails obtained by a United States congressional committee reveal that officials flagged content to platforms like TikTok during last year's Southport riots, warning that certain narratives were 'exacerbating tensions' and could incite violence. The unit, overseen by Technology Secretary Peter Kyle, did not request deletions but asked for explanations on how concerning content was being handled. The revelations have sparked calls for an investigation, with critics accusing the government of monitoring and potentially silencing dissenting voices on migration and policing policies. The controversy comes amid ongoing debate over the United Kingdom's Online Safety Act and the government's approach to free speech and online content moderation.