Enda Brady: UK Correspondent on the youth social media ban, Labour Party leadership struggles

The UK Government is backing a social media ban for under 16s.  Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says they aim to have it in force by early next year.  It'll prevent under-16s accessing apps like Snapchat, YouTube and Instagram, but won't cover messaging platforms like WhatsApp.  Starmer says they know teenagers will have ways of getting around a ban, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't try.  UK Correspondent Enda Brady told Mike Hosking that Starmer’s sudden speed on the legislation is a result of the Labour Party’s ongoing leadership struggles.  He says Starmer needs results and wants a legacy.  “I think he wants to be able to say that if he is booted out by Christmas, that look, at least I did this for British children.”  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.