Political Quotes

Keir Starmer

The Public Record

Jun 15, 2026

Labour members are not Corbynistas any more, many of them joined because of Keir. They like him

independent.co.uk
Jun 15, 2026

I honestly think that across world leaders, there has always been a recognition that leaders have to take steps to protect children.

npr.org
Jun 15, 2026

Every parent can see it with their own eyes. Social media is making children unhappy.

npr.org
Jun 15, 2026

I'm not prepared to compromise on the safety and happiness of our children.

npr.org
Jun 15, 2026

I know exactly the fears that we all feel when we're thinking about this issue.

thenational.scot
Jun 15, 2026

This is a big step, real change for our children and our future, because today I can announce that the government will ban access to social media for all children under the age of 16.

thenational.scot
Jun 15, 2026

Attention must now turn to fully implementing the memorandum of understanding to ensure the Strait reopens and remains fully and permanently open.

cbsnews.com
Jun 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?

thenational.scot
Jun 15, 2026

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

thenational.scot
Jun 15, 2026

And it could even be harming their mental health, exposing them to content that is dangerous because that's what grabs their attention. It's designed to be addictive.

reason.com
Jun 15, 2026

“I am not prepared to compromise on the safety and happiness of our children, and that is why this ban must happen,”

foreignpolicy.com
Jun 15, 2026

Slightly mixed. She’s been to-ing and fro-ing a bit, to be fair.

thenational.scot

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