Keir Starmer to Propose UK Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Keir Starmer is reportedly set to announce a ban preventing individuals under 16 from accessing major social media platforms in the UK. This policy, described as "Australia plus," is understood to be a significant departure from previous proposals and would include apps like TikTok, Instagram, and X. Additionally, the new measures would introduce restrictions on online products not covered by the ban, such as gaming apps, by removing the option for young users to communicate with strangers.
Keir Starmer is expected to announce a new policy that would ban under-16s from major social media applications across the UK. The proposed restrictions, which have been described as "Australia plus," are understood to be a notably tougher approach than previously indicated.
Under this potential policy shift, teenagers would be prohibited from accessing prominent social media platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, and X.
Beyond the social media ban, online products such as gaming applications that are not directly covered by the prohibition would also face new regulations. These additional measures would specifically involve the removal of features that allow young users to chat with strangers.
According to The Guardian Tech, sources suggest these hardline measures aim to prevent young users from engaging in such interactions.
