Very good news. I fully support this ban. It’s much needed action to protect our kids and give them their childhood back.
My survey of constituents showed clear backing for a ban. We must work at pace to implement this and ensure proper enforcement.
10 years ago my wife, the mum of our kids & the MP for Batley&Spen was killed by a far right extremist.
At anniversaries I try to be optimistic about the future. But not this time. In the ten years since she was killed we have gone backwards & I fear our democracy is now at risk
Just one set of parents who lost their son & who are relieved to hear about the Government’s decision to ban social media for under 16s. I see some mocking the move, but if it was your child who died as a result, you wouldn’t be cocky. Thank you @JoshMacAlister & @Keir_Starmer
Keir Starmer’s speech today about protecting children online was quite frankly superb. Children are exposed to grooming, paedophilia, addictive apps designed to keep them scrolling for days, it’s unhealthy. I’m glad as a PM & a father he’s taking action👏🏻
Keir Starmer announces ban on social media for under-16s. He says it will make children happier.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was among the first to respond. “Congratulations on taking this important step, Prime Minister. Social media giants operate across borders. By standing together, we can do more to hold them accountable and keep children safe online.”
Ryan Bridge has been filmed striking a female protestor in the face in Brighton. That single act destroys any claim Raise the Colours make about “protecting women and girls.” Please share this he cannot be allowed to get away with it. I hope she’s okay and has reported the assault to the police.
In the early hours of this morning, I directed our Armed Forces to intercept a shadow fleet oil tanker attempting to pass through the English Channel.
This successful operation delivers yet another blow to Russia and reminds those fueling Putin's war in Ukraine that we will not let them hide.
I want to thank those involved, including our Armed Forces and law enforcement officers who keep this country safe 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
📰 The new Defence Secretary has said he is determined to get the Armed Forces the funding they need after his predecessor quit over Labour’s military spending plans.
Read this front page story here: https://t.co/s26drozFJu
“Dear migrants, before I say any other word to you, I want to bow before your dignity.
“You are not numbers or case files.
“You are people — with a family and a home left behind, with dreams that no one has the right to scorn.” — Pope Leo XIV
Ten years ago next week, the Labour MP Jo Cox was stabbed and killed by a white supremacist born in Scotland who hated her support for remaining in the European Union.
Farage and his far-right supporters didn’t give a damn.
Donald had a temper tantrum on national television and walked out of an interview simply because Kristen Welker presented him with a basic fact.
Note to other journalists: now is the time to pile on. He won't be able to handle it.
@Alison_S_Taylor@LBC@lewis_goodall I have met him twice - while campaigning for Labour in 2024.
The second time he stopped everything to talk to me in my wheelchair-such a gentleman and he had time to listen to me.
Will always appreciate it.