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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Starmer Announces Social Media Ban For Under-16s
Caption: Starmer Announces Social Media Ban For Under-16s. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to ban children under the age of 16 from using major social media platforms. The government hopes to pass the legislation before Christmas, with the restrictions expected to come into force by spring 2027. Platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, YouTube and X would be covered by the ban although messaging services such as WhatsApp and Signal would be exempt. In a televised statement, Starmer said a full ban was the right approach and insisted he would not compromise on children's safety and wellbeing. The government also plans to block features such as livestreaming for young users and is considering overnight curfews. If implemented, the UK would follow Australia, which became the first country to introduce a similar social media ban for under-16s. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Keir Starmer,UK Prime Minister,social media,ban,under-16s,major,social media platforms,TikTok,Snapchat,Instagram,WhatsApp,X,Youtube,Facebook,mental health,Spring 2027,new law
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