Why Keir Starmer’s Social Media Ban Is Already Unravelling
Jun 17, 2026
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced a sweeping ban on social media for under-16s, targeting platforms from TikTok to YouTube. But is it completely unworkable? As VPN demands spike by 165% and critics warn of major digital privacy issues, the policy is already facing intense scrutiny. Plus, we look at the structural decline at the BBC as they announce up to 3,000 brutal job cuts.
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