- Sir Keir Starmer is reportedly poised to announce a ban on social media for under-16s within the next 10 days.
- The children’s tsar, Dame Rachel de Souza, has called for this ban to be extended to include teenagers up to the age of 18.
- The proposed restrictions aim to protect children from harmful online content, following a nationwide consultation that recently closed.
- London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has backed the proposal, stating tech firms must prove their services are safe for children or face a ban for under-16s.
- The government is currently considering evidence from its consultation, with Skills Minister Baroness Jacqui Smith noting the complexity of the issue and that a full ban is not yet confirmed.
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