British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday announced that under-16s will be banned from accessing all major social media apps.
“Government is always about choices, and it’s clear to me that a full ban is the right choice,” Starmer said during a news conference, according to Sky News.
He pointed out how social media is making children unhappy and making space for harassment and abuse while also harming their mental health. He also stressed the dangerous content to which the children are being exposed.
“I am not prepared to compromise on the safety and happiness of our children, and that is why this ban must happen, and that is why this ban will happen,” Starmer noted.
