Starmer vows to fast-track social media law but says under-16s ban not definite

2026-02-16 - 15:05

Prime minister says action will be taken on young people’s social media access in ‘months, not years’ UK politics live – latest updates Keir Starmer has pledged action on young people’s access to social media in “months, not years”, while saying this did not necessarily mean a complete ban on access for under-16s. Speaking at an event in London after the government promised to extend the crackdown to AI chatbots that place children at risk, Starmer said the issue was nuanced and that a ban was not definite, noting concerns from charities such as the NSPCC. Continue reading...