Social Media News: The social media ban is driven by moral panic. It won’t protect girls but fail them

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As Keir Starmer announced his new social media ban for under 16s last week, the internet reacted with praise. There was a victory cheer amongst teachers and parents alike.
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Posted: 2026-06-27 01:05:00

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As Keir Starmer announced his new social media ban for under 16s last week, the internet reacted with praise. There was a victory cheer amongst teachers and parents alike.