Did Starmer Impose a Curfew in the U.K.? No, It’s a Fake TikTok Video.

New York Times - World TechnologyNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete by Michael D. ShearDecember 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM

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A fake TikTok video falsely claiming that U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer imposed a nationwide curfew circulated online in late 2025. The video, created with AI technology to mimic Starmer's voice, garnered over 430,000 views and spread to other platforms. NewsGuard identified over 6,000 similar videos featuring Starmer posted between May and December by accounts posing as fake British news organizations. These accounts, with over a million followers, aimed to generate clicks and revenue through viral content. Experts believe the videos are not part of a coordinated political disinformation campaign, but rather financially motivated content creation.

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The fake videos were posted by accounts with names of fake, British-sounding news organizations.

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NewsGuard identified 6,042 videos featuring Mr. Starmer between May and December.

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Keir Starmer never announced a nationwide curfew beginning at 11 p.m.

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The videos are likely being created by content producers to make money.

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X 30% Facebook 30% Russia 35% TikTok ×260% NewsGuard ×260% United Kingdom 70% Britain ×270% Keir Starmer ×895%

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fake video 100% keir starmer 90% a.i. technology 80% misinformation 70% tiktok 60% social media 50% online content 50% financial motive 40%

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