Sir Keir Starmer was accused of ‘gambling with young people’s lives’ by Ian Russell over the expected policy

Critics accuse embattled prime minister of rushing plans that will have consequences for surveillance and privacy

EXCLUSIVE: Keir Starmer is poised to announce a social media ban for under 16s - but bereaved parent Ian Russell, the dad of Molly Russell, is urging him to think again

Sir Keir Starmer was accused of ‘gambling with young people’s lives’ by Ian Russell over the expected policy

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 online

LONDON -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday announced a forthcoming ban on social media for users under the age of 16 at a Downing Street press conference, saying it…

LONDON, June 15 : British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday he would ban social media sites for all under-16s, saying it was needed to protect the wellbeing of children.

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UK prime minister says move will bring ‘real change for our children’ amid growing concerns over harmful online content

Keir Starmer has announced a ban on social media for under-16s, arguing that platforms are harming children’s wellbeing.

According to Keir Starmer, social media is "designed to be addictive" and "is making children unhappy," as it also enables bullying and harassment

Ellen Roome has been campaigning for online safety for children since her son, Jools Sweeney, died aged 14 in 2022

The Prime Minister announced the restriction at Downing Street as he warned social media was having an impact on children's happiness and mental health.

'A ban on social media for under-16s is a policy of seismic magnitude. During the years I’ve reported on online safety, more and more parents have lost their children to the wild…

With this plan the PM is taking an easy way out and giving parents false hope, says internet safety campaigner Ian Russell

In a major U-turn, the Prime Minister said he would bring in a ban on social media for under-16s, just six months after saying he was 'personally' opposed to the idea.