Starmer to confirm social media ban for UK teens ahead of G-7
Ian Russell told the BBC it would be “deplorable” if the Prime Minister had rushed out the ban as part of a policy blitz before he faces a likely leadership challenge. If Burnham defeats Nigel Farage’s populist Reform UK party, he is likely to challenge Starmer, raising the prospect of a summer contest for the keys to No. 10 Downing Street.Starmer’s team is trying to regroup following the resignations of secretary of state John Healey, junior defence minister Al Carns and two ministerial aides last week.
- ▪Ian Russell told the BBC it would be “deplorable” if the Prime Minister had rushed out the ban as part of a policy blitz before he faces a likely leadership challenge.
- ▪If Burnham defeats Nigel Farage’s populist Reform UK party, he is likely to challenge Starmer, raising the prospect of a summer contest for the keys to No.
- ▪10 Downing Street.Starmer’s team is trying to regroup following the resignations of secretary of state John Healey, junior defence minister Al Carns and two ministerial aides last week.
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Starmer to confirm social media ban for UK teens ahead of G-7Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxA ban on young teenagers using social media is popular with the UK public, despite concerns around how effectively it can be enforced. PHOTO: REUTERSPublished Jun 15, 2026, 09:26 AMUpdated Jun 15, 2026, 09:26 AMLONDON – Keir Starmer will start a crucial week for his premiership by announcing a package of strong restrictions designed to protect British teenagers from online threats.The UK Prime Minister is expected on June 15 to confirm a ban on under-16s using major social media platforms, as well as other measures including curfews for older teenagers and tough regulations on chatbots.
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