Campaigners and unions are calling for a parliamentary investigation into TikTok's proposed job cuts at its London office, citing concerns over online safety and workers' rights.

They warn that reducing UK-based moderation staff could compromise the integrity of online information and endanger user safety, especially for children.

The company states that this restructuring, initiated last year, is intended to improve efficiency and safety by moving work to other European offices.

This corporate restructuring has raised concerns about its impact on online safety standards and employment rights within the UK.

Leaders from unions such as the TUC and Communication Workers Union, including Paul Nowak and Dave Ward, warn that these staffing reductions could endanger millions of users, particularly children, by weakening content moderation.

TikTok explains that the job cuts are part of a global reorganization aimed at strengthening trust and safety operations by consolidating offices and investing in AI moderation tools.

Critics emphasize that diminished moderation capacity could lead to increased exposure to harmful content for TikTok's vast user base.