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Keir Starmer says he plans to ban social media access for children under 16 and introduce new restrictions on gaming and livestreaming platforms, targeting major apps including TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, X and YouTube.

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00:00In other news, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he plans to ban social media for children under 16
00:06and introduce new restrictions on gaming and live streaming platforms.
00:10The proposals would block access to major social media apps including Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube.
00:19The government also wants to restrict features such as live streaming and communication with strangers for users under 16.
00:27Officials are also considering overnight curfews and limits on infinite scrolling for under-18s with further details expected next month.
00:36Starmer said social media is contributing to unhappiness among young people,
00:40making it easier for children to be bullied and encouraging addictive online behaviour.
00:46The government hopes to pass the legislation by the end of the year with the restrictions expected to take effect
00:52next spring.
00:57Starmer said social media is contributing to the government.
00:57Starmer said social media is contributing to the government.
00:58Starmer said social media is contributing to the government.
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