The UK Government is backing a social media ban for under 16s. 

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says they aim to have it in force by early next year. 

It'll prevent under-16s accessing apps like Snapchat, YouTube and Instagram, but won't cover messaging platforms like WhatsApp. 

Starmer says they know teenagers will have ways of getting around a ban, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't try. 

UK Correspondent Enda Brady told Mike Hosking that Starmer’s sudden speed on the legislation is a result of the Labour Party’s ongoing leadership struggles. 

He says Starmer needs results and wants a legacy. 

“I think he wants to be able to say that if he is booted out by Christmas, that look, at least I did this for British children.” 

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The UK Government is backing a social media ban for under 16s.&nbsp;
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says they aim to have it in force by early next year.&nbsp;
It'll prevent under-16s accessing apps like Snapchat, YouTube and Instagram, but won't cover messaging platforms like WhatsApp.&nbsp;
Starmer says they know teenagers will have ways of getting around a ban, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't try.&nbsp;
UK Correspondent Enda Brady told Mike Hosking that Starmer’s sudden speed on the legislation is a result of the Labour Party’s ongoing leadership struggles.&nbsp;
He says Starmer needs results and wants a legacy.&nbsp;
“I think he wants to be able to say that if he is booted out by Christmas, that look, at least I did this for British children.”&nbsp;
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Enda Brady: UK Correspondent on the youth social media ban, Labour Party leadership struggles

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