Summary
More than 60 Labour MPs in the UK have asked the Prime Minister to ban social media for those under 16. They wrote a letter to urge action similar to Australia's social media ban for young people. The proposal has faced opposition from children's charities and safety groups, who believe it could cause more issues.
Key Facts
- Over 60 Labour MPs want the UK Prime Minister to ban social media for under-16s.
- The MPs referenced Australia's recent ban on social media for young people as an example to follow.
- The letter expressing this request was addressed to Sir Keir Starmer, and he said "all options are on the table."
- The House of Lords will discuss a proposal for age-based social media restrictions next week.
- The MPs reported that constituents are worried about the negative impact of social media on young people.
- The MPs' letter mentions other countries like Denmark and France may consider similar social media laws.
- Children's charities, like the NSPCC, oppose a blanket ban, suggesting existing laws should be enforced instead.
- Ian Russell, who lost his daughter to self-harm content online, advises against a ban, fearing unintended problems.
