Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced under-16s will be banned from a range of social media in a “big moment for our country".
The prime minister promised "bold action" in response to calls for change from parents, after the vast majority responding to the government consultation backed a minimum age of 16 before children can access social media platforms.
"This is not something I do lightly and I will not present it as cost-free, as if social media has brought no benefits to young people, as clearly that is wrong," Starmer said at a Downing Street press conference on Monday.
"But it is clear to me that a full ban is the right choice.
"Do we truly believe that social media creates a happy environment for our children? Do we truly believe its a place they can feel safe?"
UK Editor Paul Brand speaks to children affected by the proposed ban and Political Editor Robert Peston guages reaction at the G7.
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