Labour staff member 'spends 40pc of their time' deleting racist abuse directed at Galway by-election candidate Helen Ogbu

"The Labour Party has said a staff member is spending 40pc of their time "blocking racist abuse" directed at Galway West by-election candidate Helen Ogbu on Facebook, as the party criticised Meta's "hands-off" approach."

"A party spokeswoman told the Irish Independent it is employing a member of staff to help Ms Ogbu with digital media on her campaign."

Labour said a staff member spends 40% of their time blocking racist abuse directed at Galway West by-election candidate Helen Ogbu on Facebook. The party criticized Meta’s hands-off approach to comments. Labour stated it is employing a member of staff to help Ms Ogbu with digital media for her campaign. The criticism centers on the need for active moderation of abusive content on the platform during the election period.

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