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Keir Starmer: “I think every child, every parent wants that, and, if we ask ourselves hand on heart, do we really think that social…”

On the recordJune 15, 2026
I think every child, every parent wants that, and, if we ask ourselves hand on heart, do we really think that social media is making our children happy or creating a happy environment?
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Keir Starmer
Labour Party

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On the impact of social media on children.

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