LONDON - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will announce a ban on the use of social media by children in the UK in an attempt to strengthen his position in the Labour Party, according to a report by The Times citing a number of sources.
A poll by YouGov in mid-May showed Andy Burnham - the mayor of Greater Manchester who is considered Keir Starmer's main rival - had overtaken Starmer in terms of popularity among Labour supporters.
The poll also saw Burnham as the strongest candidate to lead Labour.
The proposed ban on social media use is part of a package of policies being drafted by the British prime minister's office, as Starmer tries to strengthen his position ahead of Burnham's possible return to parliament via a by-election in Makerfield.
The ban will apply to children under the age of 16, the report said.
The proposed framework adopts Australia's experience and includes restrictions on scrolling features, short notification messages (push notifications), and automatic playback, according to sources quoted by The Times.
The draft regulation may also set more detailed age limits, limiting access to certain functions and sites for different age groups. The restrictions are carried out instead of a total ban for all children under 16 years of age, as implemented in Australia.
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