Starmer ‘set to announce under-16s social media ban’
Sir Keir Starmer is reportedly set to announce a social media ban on under-16s within the next 10 days, while the children’s czar has called for an extension to include young people up to the age of 18.
The Prime Minister is said to be preparing to announce plans to restrict online activity to protect children from harmful content, following a nationwide consultation that ended last month.
London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan stood behind the proposal, saying tech companies must prove their services are safe for children or face a ban on serving people under 16.
Ministers are considering evidence from Australia, which imposed a blanket ban in December. sunday sun It said the restriction in the UK would exclude a number of apps.
Children’s commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza suggested any ban should extend to 16- and 17-year-olds, who she said should not have “less protection”.
Dame Rachel said: “We need to take action to address tech companies’ unfettered access to children, often through features designed to increase harm.” Telegram.
Sir Keir will unveil the plans in a speech ahead of the Makerfield by-election on June 18, when Labor leadership rival Andy Burnham will find out whether he is on track to return to Westminster to challenge the prime minister. Downing Street declined to comment.
