'Children Should Be Happy and Safe': PM Unveils Under-16 Social Media Ban

Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a speech announcing plans to ban children under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and X by spring 2027. Speaking on the plans, Sir Keir Starmer said "children should be happy and safe" as the government unveiled what it described as measures to better protect young people online. The proposals would affect millions of children across the UK, with messaging services such as WhatsApp and Signal not included in the ban. Watch Sir Keir Starmer's speech in full. #KeirStarmer #SocialMediaBan #UKPolitics #TikTok #Instagram #Facebook #Snapchat #X #Politics #News #OnlookerSubscribe to stay informed: http://bit.ly/ODNsubs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ondemandnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ondemandnewsofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ODN/ If you wish to purchase any of our clips for commercial use, please visit: http://www.itnproductions.co.uk/news/