Starmer Announces Plan to Ban Under-16s from Using Social Media Apps

Labour Party leader Keir Starmer outlined a proposed ban. It would prohibit users under 16 from accessing social media

Labour Party leader Keir Starmer outlined a proposed ban. It would prohibit users under 16 from accessing social media platforms. The policy targets a range of apps and services. The goal is to protect young people from online harms. Implementation details remain unspecified. The proposal has sparked public and political discussion. Critics question enforcement and privacy implications. The government may introduce legislation in the next parliamentary session.