Starmer's government proposed online supervision of social media platforms, drawing criticism for selective policy.
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Updated Jun 18
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Starmer's government proposed online supervision of social media platforms, drawing criticism for selective policy.
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- The UK is considering new restrictions on social media access, affecting platforms including Snapchat, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.Sub-event
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The entities involved
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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.
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Instagram
photo and video sharing social network owned by Meta Platforms
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TikTok
video-focused social media platform
Related events
- Starmer announced social media regulations in London, mirroring similar laws being enacted by France.
- Keir Starmer announced a ban on social media platforms for users under the age of 16.
- Director Hristijan Mickoski used Instagram to post and seek clarification on the government's stance regarding glorification.
- Andy Burnham agrees with Kemi Badenoch's stance on social media and seeks to continue Keir Starmer's ideas regarding a social media ban.