Keir Starmer announces social media ban for under-16s as he vows to protect children online

Jun 15, 2026 - 08:16
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Keir Starmer announces social media ban for under-16s as he vows to protect children online

Sir Keir Starmer has announced a social media ban for under the age of 16 as he vowed to protect children online.

The Prime Minister was expected to announce an "Australia-style" social media ban for more than 12 million under-16s today, which he has promised will "protect children".

These are expected to include TikTok, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, X, YouTube, Snapchat and Reddit.

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