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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Updated Jun 6
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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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Keir Starmer
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024
- Peter Mandelson has been appointed UK ambassador to the US, amid revelations of his past links to Jeffrey Epstein and pressure on Keir Starmer from cabinet members.
- Burnham has succeeded Starmer as Labour leader and PM, appointing Pat McFadden to run the DWP and John Healey to oversee policy implementation, including PIP threshold changes.
Related events
- Keir Starmer announced a ban on social media platforms for users under the age of 16.
- The government announced a ban on social media platforms for users under the age of 16.
- Government announced social media age restrictions for under-16s and imposed liability on technology firms.
- The Prime Minister announced a ban on social media platforms, a measure supported by Stacey Solomon.