UK Prime Minister Pledges Action on Social Media's Impact on Children After Meeting Bereaved Families

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to take "decisive" action on the impact of social media on children in the UK. The commitment follows a meeting with parents who attribute their children's deaths to social media use. Starmer stated that action is important and will be taken, describing the planned measures as a "game-changer." This announcement comes as the government's consultation on the matter concludes. Some parents present at the meeting expressed skepticism, with one stating, "Am I confident? Definitely not," and another indicating they would remain "sceptical" until tangible change is observed. The parents shared their experiences and urged the Prime Minister to consider measures such as raising the age of access to social media platforms to 16.