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Evening Standard
Technology
Christopher McKeon

Starmer tells social media companies ‘things will change’ on addictive features

Sir Keir Starmer said the next generation would not ‘forgive’ the Government if it did not act to curb addictive social media features. (Stefan Rousseau/PA) - (PA Wire)

Addictive social media features should not be allowed, the Prime Minister has said, warning the next generation would not forgive the Government if it did not act.

In an interview with the Sunday Mirror, Sir Keir Starmer signalled his Government was preparing to take action to curb functions that keep young people hooked on social media.

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