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Starmer confirms social media ban for under-16s, saying this is a ‘big moment for our country’ – UK politics live
UK Prime Minister Starmer announced a social media ban for under-16s, citing concerns about children's happiness and safety. He acknowledged teenagers may bypass the restrictions but emphasized the rules' importance in challenging tech companies' perceived intransigence.
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