‘Open mind’ on social media ban – Starmer

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'Open mind' on social media ban - Starmer

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said the government has an "open mind" towards the idea of a social media ban for under 16s, saying leaving online safety rules as they are is "not good enough".

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The prime minister is announcing changes to the law today, including a crackdown on what’s described as "vile illegal content" created by AI chatbots as well as more restrictions on young people’s social media use.
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Date: February 16, 2026