Starmer confirms social media ban for under-16s, saying this is a ‘big moment for our country’ – UK politics live
Prime minister unveils ban for under-16s on apps such as TikTok, Instagram and SnapchatStarmer confirms the ban is happening.Today is a big moment for our country. This is a big...
By Andrew Sparrow · The Guardian World
Prime minister unveils ban for under-16s on apps such as TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat Starmer confirms the ban is happening. Today is a big moment for our country. This is a big step, a real change for our children and our future. Because today I can announce that the government will ban access to social media for all children under the age of 16. Some people are dismissive of processes like this, but policy making that doesn’t listen very carefully to the voices of those it seeks to serve – that is not how this government carries out its business. And so I just want to thank you for the role that you have all played. Continue reading...