On the recordJune 15, 2026
This is not something I do lightly, and I will not present it as cost-free, as if social media has brought no benefits to young people, because clearly that is wrong.
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Keir Starmer
Labour Party
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mirror.co.ukEditor's note · Context
Explaining the decision behind the social media ban.
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