A ban would not be easy, suggesting that social media companies would oppose it, but said that it 'must' and 'will' happen.
Keir Starmer: “A ban would not be easy, suggesting that social media companies would oppose it, but said that it 'must' and 'will'…”
On the recordJune 15, 2026
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Keir Starmer
Labour Party
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thenational.scotEditor's note · Context
Acknowledging challenges in implementing the ban.
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