Keir Starmer set to ban under-16s from major social media platforms
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a policy to ban children under 16 from accessing major social media platforms. The legislation, expected to be implemented by spring 2027, follows similar moves in Australia and extensive parliamentary debate.
Why it matters
This represents a significant shift in digital regulation, potentially setting a global precedent for how governments restrict youth access to social media.
Keir Starmer announced the policy at a media briefing earlier today
The article provides a chronological timeline of the policy's development without taking a stance on the efficacy of the ban.
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