- A global movement is underway involving several countries, including Indonesia, while the UK plans to adopt Australian social media models.
- The UK government has proposed sweeping bans on social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat.
UK government implements social media bans, following the Australian model, while Starmer defends the policy against internal party pressure.
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Updated Jun 15
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What happened
UK government implements social media bans, following the Australian model, while Starmer defends the policy against internal party pressure.
Who's involved
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Part of
The UK government has proposed sweeping bans on social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat.Also in this story
- UK Prime Minister announced plans to potentially ban access to YouTube, pending parliamentary approval.
- UK is considering international precedents to drive policy regarding youth digital safety.
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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Labour Party
political party in Hong Kong
Related events
- Starmer announced social media regulations in London, mirroring similar laws being enacted by France.
- The Prime Minister announced a ban on social media platforms, a measure supported by Stacey Solomon.
- Keir Starmer announced a ban on social media platforms for users under the age of 16.
- Andy Burnham agrees with Kemi Badenoch's stance on social media and seeks to continue Keir Starmer's ideas regarding a social media ban.
- The UK is considering new restrictions on social media access, affecting platforms including Snapchat, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.