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Keir Starmer: “And it could even be harming their mental health, exposing them to content that is dangerous because that's what grabs…”

On the recordJune 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.
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Keir Starmer
Labour Party
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reason.com
Jun 15, 2026

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Prime Minister highlighting risks of social media for children.

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