Labour set to announce crackdown on social media for children within weeks
Labour is preparing to announce new restrictions on social media access for children, potentially affecting platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. The proposed measures may include age limits and changes to design features deemed addictive, with implementation expected by the end of the year. The announcement follows extensive public consultation and growing pressure from various stakeholders concerned about the impact of social media on young people.
- ▪Labour is expected to announce a crackdown on social media for children within weeks.
- ▪New limits could affect platforms including Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
- ▪Over 81,000 responses were received during the public consultation, including input from parents and young people.
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New restrictions could affect large platforms including Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Photograph: Dean Lewins/AAPView image in fullscreenNew restrictions could affect large platforms including Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Photograph: Dean Lewins/AAPSocial media banLabour set to announce crackdown on social media for children within weeksAge limits and changes to allegedly addictive design features could be in place by the end of the yearRobert Booth and Jessica ElgotTue 26 May 2026 12.58 EDTLast modified on Tue 26 May 2026 13.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleLabour is expected to announce a social media crackdown within weeks as the prime minister, Keir Starmer, on Tuesday said he would act “very, very quickly” despite splits between campaigners and child safety experts on what…
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