On the recordJune 16, 2026
We don't say: 'Oh, look, a teenager managed to get a drink somehow, so let's not bother banning drinks from children.' That would be utterly ridiculous!
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Keir Starmer
Labour Party
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cbsnews.comWe don't say: 'Oh, look, a teenager managed to get a drink somehow, so let's not bother banning drinks from children.' That would be utterly ridiculous!
Discussing the proposed social media ban for children under 16.
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