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Keir Starmer: Actually, I don’t think it overall makes children happier.

On the recordJune 15, 2026
Actually, I don’t think it overall makes children happier.
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Keir Starmer
Labour Party

Editor's note · Context

Expressing his view on social media's effect on happiness.

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