Government give OFFICIAL UPDATE on under-16s social media ban as public OUTRAGE begins

Manchester Evening News Manchester Evening News — 11min

Technology Secretary Liz Kendall delivers a statement on proposals for a social media ban for under-16s, outlining the Government's position on online safety and protections for young people.

Sir Keir Starmer has announced sweeping online reforms in the UK including a full ban on under-16s accessing social media platforms.

In what the Prime Minister called "big moment for the country", the announcement was made at a Downing Street press conference today (Monday 15).

Speaking to a room of campaigners and reporters, Starmer said it was clear to him that “a full ban is the right choice”.

Adding: “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.

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