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Under-16s to be banned from social media, Starmer announces

6 hours ago
  • #youth safety
  • #after-school clubs
  • #social media regulation
  • A bereaved mother, Esther Ghey, welcomes the government's plan to invest in after-school clubs.
  • She campaigned for social media regulation, often hearing 'the horse has already bolted' as a response.
  • Her daughter Brianna was killed in 2023 by teenagers influenced by 'dark materials' online.
  • Ghey expresses relief over the government's social media ban announcement, believing it could save children's lives.
  • She emphasizes the need for support for children who lose access to social media.