UK ministers lobby Trump to avert backlash against social media ban
No 10 is worried about retaliation from White House over restrictions to under-16s’ internet use Ministers have embarked on a concerted lobbying operation to prevent a backlash from the Trump administration to the under-16s social media ban announced by Keir Starmer. Officials said they have spent weeks trying to reassure senior Trump officials and the US president himself that the restrictions were not specifically aimed at US technology companies. Continue reading...
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A YouTube advertisement at Westminster underground station. Elon Musk, the owner of X, has already pushed back against the UK’s proposed social media restrictions. Photograph: Chris J Ratcliffe/ReutersView image in fullscreenA YouTube advertisement at Westminster underground station. Elon Musk, the owner of X, has already pushed back against the UK’s proposed social media restrictions. Photograph: Chris J Ratcliffe/ReutersSocial mediaUK ministers lobby Trump to avert backlash against social media banNo 10 is worried about retaliation from White House over restrictions to under-16s’ internet useKiran Stacey, Dan Milmo and Aisha DownTue 16 Jun 2026 04.05 EDTFirst published on Mon 15 Jun 2026 14.10 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleMinisters have embarked on a concerted lobbying operation…
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