Labour Party leader Keir Starmer has outlined plans for significant regulation of social media platforms in the UK. The proposed measures aim to address concerns about the impact of social media on young people’s well-being. Key to the plan is a complete ban on social media access for children under the age of 16. For older teenagers, restrictions would be implemented to curb late-night usage, potentially through platform-level controls or parental guidance features. Starmer characterized the current social media landscape as a “failing status quo” requiring “bold action.” Further details of the proposals, including enforcement mechanisms, are expected to be released as the Labour Party develops its platform ahead of upcoming elections. The initiative reflects growing political pressure to address the potential harms of social media, particularly concerning mental health and online safety.