Sadiq Khan calls for social media ban for under-16s to protect children

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLondon Mayor Sadiq Khan is set to call for a ban on social media for under-16s, stating that tech firms must prove their platforms are safe for children or face restrictions on availability. Khan's intervention aligns with calls from campaigners, including bereaved parents, who are urging Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to implement an Australia-style prohibition following a government consultation on children's online experiences. While endorsing a ban, Khan will also emphasise that it is not a complete solution, urging a 'reimagining' of social media and challenging tech companies to address the spread of misogyny on their platforms and adjust algorithms. The mayor will announce a £1 million package of measures aimed at supporting boys and young men across London, warning that online misogyny risks creating a 'lost generation' and criticising 'manosphere influencers'. The funding package includes support for vulnerable boys in schools and pupil referral units, a new programme for fathers, and placing footballing mentors in communities to engage young men in discussions around toxic masculinity. In fullSadiq Khan to back social media ban for under-16s after Starmer promised ‘game-changer’ actionThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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