Starmer to consider all options on social media ban for under-16s

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"Sir Keir Starmer is set to announce plans for a consultation on social media restrictions for under-16s amid growing calls for an Australian-style ban. Ministers are expected to make an announcement on a consultation shortly, The Independent understands, after dozens of Labour MPs signed an open letter urging the prime minister to back a ban. The consultation, which was first reported by The Times, is expected to look at all options for reform including a blanket ban, or limits on app time."

"It comes after the mother of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey sent a letter to the prime minister, urging him to back an amendment to stop children under 16 from using social media platforms. In a joint letter from the Bereaved Families for Online Safety on Monday, Esther Ghey described how her daughter had a social media addiction and was exacerbated by the harmful content she was consuming online."

Sir Keir Starmer will announce a consultation on social media restrictions for under-16s amid growing calls for an Australian-style ban. Ministers are preparing a formal announcement after dozens of Labour MPs signed an open letter urging the prime minister to back a ban. The consultation will examine all reform options, including a blanket ban or limits on app time. The move follows a letter from Esther Ghey, whose murdered daughter Brianna was described as having a social media addiction worsened by harmful online content. Bereaved Families for Online Safety joined the plea to stop children under 16 from using social platforms. The Independent funds journalism without paywalls.

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