Keir Starmer proposes social media ban for children under 16 in Britain

Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a ban on social media apps for children under 16 to protect them from harmful content and excessive screen time

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Keir Starmer proposes social media ban for children under 16 in Britain

Britain will ban children under the age of 16 from using a range of social media applications, including Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the policy on Monday.[1][2]

The ban is intended to protect young people from harmful online content. According to Starmer, the restrictions will also help address concerns regarding excessive screen time among children.[1][2]

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