After yet another U-Turn, Keir Starmer has now confirmed that the government will introduce a full social media ban for under-16s, covering major platforms including Facebook, X, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube. Let's be clear: this would not have happened without the Conservative Party working alongside concerned parents and campaigners.
Our petition attracted thousands of signatures. We forced three votes in Parliament across both Houses - and three times the Prime Minister whipped his MPs to vote against a ban. We kept the pressure on this weak Labour government until it finally performed a complete U-turn.
We've come a long way in a matter of months. Just over a year ago, the government said this wasn't something they were even considering. We only secured a consultation after sustained Conservative pressure.
While Labour had their head in the sand, the evidence on the harm social media does to children's mental health, behaviour and educational outcomes was staring them in the face.
This U-turn is a major victory for parents, carers and campaigners, and it wouldn't be have been possible without public support.
Poynton’s Conservative team, Jos Saunders, David Belcher, Pete Oaks, Laurence Clarke, Hayley Whitaker, Mike Sewart and others, have been out and about in Poynton today clearing the forest of greenery plaguing our gullies and kerbs.The Team of Conservative Cheshire East and Poynton Town Councillors d
