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Keir Starmer, UK Government
United Kingdom
June 15, 2026
Verified: June 16, 2026
"The UK will ban children under 16 from using social media starting early 2027. Prime Minister Keir Starmer cited concerns over addiction and mental health. The move faces opposition from tech giants but has support from parents."
Author: Jonathan Haidt
Jonathan Haidt provides a comprehensive analysis of how the transition from 'play-based' childhood to 'phone-based' childhood has fundamentally altered the mental health and social development of adolescents, offering the core academic and social arguments that underpin the UK government's recent policy decision.
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