Starmer to announce social media ban for kids, but experts warn of lengthy delays and legal hurdles
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Sophie Huskisson, Dave Burke
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Summary
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce a social media ban for children next week, but experts warn that parents face a lengthy and complicated wait due to legal hurdles, practical challenges, and potential political instability including a possible change in leadership. The announcement is timed days before the Makerfield by-election where leadership challenger Andy Burnham hopes to be re-elected as an MP.
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Keir Starmer is poised to unveil a package of online safety measures on Monday, days before the Makerfield by-election in which leadership challenger Andy Burnham is hoping to be re-elected as an MP.
But experts have warned the PM he risks 'kicking the can down the road'
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