Report by Duncan Williams for Pulman's Weekly News
Children under the age of 16 will be banned from using social media under sweeping new government plans announced by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
Describing the move as a “big moment for our country”, Sir Keir said the restrictions were necessary to protect young people from the harmful effects of social media on their wellbeing, safety and mental health.
The ban, which is expected to come into force early next year, is understood to apply to major platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, X, YouTube, Snapchat and Reddit.
Speaking at a Downing Street press conference, the Prime Minister said the Government could no longer ignore growing concerns about the impact social media is having on children.
Sir Keir said: “This is not something I do lightly, and I will not present it as cost-free, as if social media has brought no benefits to young people, because clearly that is wrong.
“But Government is always about choices, an…
