Today07:01 BSTKeir Starmer to hold press conference this morningKeir Starmer will hold a press conference in Downing Street at just after 8am this morning.The PM is expected to unveil a landmark package of social media reforms, including a ban for under 16s. It comes after mounting pressure after Australia enforced a ban in December.The widely-debated measures follow a three-month online safety consultation which closed on May 26 and saw 116,000 responses from parents, industry and young people themselves.Nine in 10 parents who responded to the consultation demanded Australia-style age limits. More than six in 10 (62%) young people said restricting risky features - such as the ability to send explicit images, livestreaming would make them feel safer. But 72% also said they were worried about feeling left out if restrictions came in.
Keir Starmer to announce major new social media ban for under 16s - live
Keir Starmer is expected to announce a ban on social media for under 16s on Monday as part of a seismic package of online safety measures to protect youngsters













