Labor MP Joe Powell is making headlines with a groundbreaking private members bill aimed at curbing the addictive nature of social media for children under 16. Could Labor be about to stumble upon an effective way to win back voters who are flocking to Reform UK?
The bill seeks to restrict social media companies from collecting online data from anyone under 16 without parental consent and proposes raising the age of internet adulthood from 13 to 16. While it stops short of banning smartphones entirely for children, the legislation is designed to empower families and educators to better manage screen time.
