We need to make sure a social media ban doesn't make our children less curious, less independent – and more stupid

Political editor David Maddox explains why the bold move by Sir Keir Starmer is a further sign of his weakness

Whatever Keir Starmer says, there are big questions over whether this bad, illiberal idea is actually enforceable.

'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…

"The PM’s speech set out social media measures as decisive action backed by nine in ten parents... I know parents want change. But is this the right move?"

We need to make sure a social media ban doesn't make our children less curious, less independent – and more stupid