News · 15 June 2026

Harry and Meghan back Starmer's youth social media ban

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle praised Sir Keir Starmer's plan to ban social media for under-16s, impacting over 12 million young people. The ban starts in May 2027 and the couple welcomed it, saying it will 'better protect children online' from digital harm. Australia already has a similar ban, brought in last December, which Harry praised as 'epic' on a tour.

By BriefTea Editorial · 15 June 2026 at 23:53

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