The Labour party is set to announce a crackdown on social media for children within weeks, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged to take swift action on the issue.
Speaking on Tuesday, Mr. Starmer said he would act 'very, very quickly' to address concerns over social media safety, particularly among children. This move comes amid splits between campaigners and child safety experts on what the new rules should be.
New limits on social media access for children could be presented before the Makerfield byelection, which is due to take place soon. The exact nature of the proposed changes is yet to be revealed, but they are expected to include age limits and modifications to allegedly addictive design features.
Labour's proposed crackdown on social media for children has been met with approval from some critics of social media giants, who argue that the current regulatory framework is insufficient to protect young users.
However, others have expressed concerns that the proposed changes may not go far enough to address the complex issues surrounding social media safety.
Labour's plans are also likely to be scrutinised by the Conservative party, which has previously taken a more nuanced approach to regulating social media.