00:00The Mayor of London says the government's planned social media ban for under-16s
00:05should be part of a wider effort to tackle youth violence.
00:09Sir Sadiq Khan says restricting access to platforms alone will not solve the problem.
00:14He believes young people also need better support, stronger critical thinking skills
00:20and more positive opportunities beyond school.
00:23Speaking as City Hall announced extra funding for summer activities,
00:27including sport and mentoring, he said helping teenagers to avoid exploitation and crime
00:33requires long-term investment.
00:35The government has announced plans for new restrictions,
00:39with legislation expected to be introduced before the measures take effect.
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