'Positive' or 'unnecessary'? UK teens on social media ban

School children in Preston and Manchester had mixed feelings about a proposed social media ban for under-16s following an announcement from Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

On Monday, Starmer said under-16s will be banned from social media platforms such as Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X by spring 2027.

Speaking to the BBC, some pupils described the ban as unnecessary as they asked for more responsibility for parents.

One student said she hoped the ban "will have a positive impact on young people's lives and their mental health."

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