Calls are being made for social media firms to be regulated like tobacco companies, and Sir Keir Starmer is urged to introduce a social media ban for users under 16.
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Calls are being made for social media firms to be regulated like tobacco companies, and Sir Keir Starmer is urged to introduce a social media ban for users under 16.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Calls are being made for social media firms to be regulated like tobacco companies, and Sir Keir Starmer is urged to introduce a social media ban for users under 16.1 source
Investigation launched into potential new limits and bans on social media for users under 16.1 source
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Political figures, including Andy Burnham, are facing calls to address social media safety, urging controls and potential blanket bans for children under 16.Also in this story
- Andy Burnham's government is defending a controversial ban related to social media safety.
- The Cabinet Office is bolstering the Prime Minister's output on TikTok, while Andy Burnham's political push raises conflict of interest concerns.
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Keir Starmer
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024
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