Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024

A vote to support means

• —Supporting this Act means backing new rules to make big tech companies compete fairly and treat customers better. It gives regulators power to stop unfair practices and protect consumers from hidden charges, data misuse, and companies abusing their market power.

A vote to oppose means

• —Critics worry the Act could slow down innovation and make tech services more expensive if companies face heavy regulation. Some argue the rules are too strict or unclear, which might discourage investment and competition from smaller companies trying to compete with tech giants.