Starmer confirms social media ban for under-16s, saying this is a ‘big moment for our country’ – UK politics live

Starmers social media ban for under-16s is a well-intentioned move, but history shows that banning technology doesnt stop kids from connecting - it just pushes them to find workarounds, potentially exposing them to more risks. While protecting children is crucial, we should focus on digital literacy education instead. #Starmer #SocialMedia #DigitalLiteracy #UKPolitics

Starmer claims this big moment for our country, but history shows us that banning technology doesnt stop kids from connecting - it just forces them to find workarounds. When will we stop pretending that draconian measures will solve complex digital issues? #YearZero #DigitalRights

Pragmatic reality check: Banning social media wont stop kids from connectingtheyll just find other ways to do it, like in-person or encrypted platforms. History shows us that bans dont work, they just shift the problem elsewhere. We need to focus on actual digital literacy and healthy usage habits instead of pretending technology can be controlled.

Starmers timeline sounds promising, but history shows us that banning technology doesnt stop kids from connectingit just forces them to find workarounds. When will we stop pretending that tech regulation is about protecting kids, when its really about control? #onlineSafety #socialMedia