Source: Africa Publicity
British Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has announced a landmark social media ban for persons under the age of 16 across the United Kingdom (UK).
Announcing the ban on Monday, June 15, 2026, Starmer vowed to protect children online.
Local UK media outlet, GB News, reported that the ban is set to restrict usage of the internet of over 12 million under-16s across Britain.
The Prime Minister says the ban will be enforced by “highly effective age assurance systems” through age-recognition facial scans and digital IDs.
According to him, the social media platforms on which the ban will be taking place include Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, YouTube, Snapchat and Reddit.
The British Prime Minister says the ban will take effect from May 2027.
Speaking from Downing Street, he thanked “courageous” campaigners, saying “Can I say how great it is to see so many people here who played such a key role in the consultation?”
“Some people are dismissive of processes like this, but policy making that doesn’t listen very carefully to the voices of those it seeks to serve, that is not how this Government carries out its business.”
