Starmer ‘set to ban under-16s from social media’ – what we know

• Sir Keir Starmer is reportedly poised to announce a ban on social media for under-16s within the next 10 days.
• The children’s tsar, Dame Rachel de Souza, has called for this ban to be extended to include teenagers up to the age of 18.
• The proposed restrictions aim to protect children from harmful online content, following a nationwide consultation that recently closed.
• London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has backed the proposal, stating tech firms must prove their services are safe for children or face a ban for under-16s.
• The government is currently considering evidence from its consultation, with Skills Minister Baroness Jacqui Smith noting the complexity of the issue and that a full ban is not yet confirmed.

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Starmer ‘set to announce under-16s social media ban’