Starmer summons social media bosses

Starmer is expected to tell tech executives that 'looking the other way is not an option' as his government explores new ways to protect minors from online harms.

While the proposed ban was voted down, the government is set to gain flexible powers to curb children's social media use, which could include curfews or scrolling limits.

Bereaved families have piled pressure on the Prime Minister to take urgent action following a series of high-profile cases involving online exploitation.

The tech sector has expressed concerns that such regulations could undermine privacy and stifle digital innovation.