Starmer preparing to announce social media restrictions for children
Summary
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer plans to announce new rules that will limit children’s access to social media soon. The government has considered different options, including banning social media use for children under 16, and a public consultation on this issue recently ended.Key Facts
- Sir Keir Starmer will give a speech next week including new social media policies for children.
- The government is looking at ways to restrict children’s social media use, such as bans or digital curfews.
- Some options discussed include a complete ban for under-16s, similar to a law in Australia.
- There may be exceptions for parts of social media that are less harmful.
- Starmer previously opposed social media restrictions but changed position due to pressure from other political parties and MPs.
- A public consultation on banning social media for children closed last month.
- Starmer promised the new policy will be a “game-changer.”
- The announcement comes while Starmer attends the G7 summit and a by-election takes place.
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