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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sophie Wingate

Starmer summons X, TikTok and Meta bosses to No 10 as he pushes for further action on child safety online

Sir Keir Starmer will summon senior figures from TikTok, X, and Meta at Downing Street this week to demand greater action on child protection as the government considers new online restrictions.

The prime minister said the talks on Thursday are aimed at "making sure social media companies step up and take responsibility", warning of "stark" consequences should they fail to act.

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