The Latest Breaking News from Wes Streeting

New Mandelson revelations cast doubt on claim vetting decision was borderline, Thornberry says – as it happened

‘It becomes quite clear why UKSV saw him as a subject of concern who shouldn’t be granted clearance,’ Thornberry tells the Guardian

The Guardian - UK · May 27

Britain ‘to stop short of full social media ban for under-16s’ and outlaw addictive features instead

The government has been looking closely at the results of the Australian policy on social media - which includes a complete ban for under-16s

The Independent UK · May 27

Voices: If Labour wants to get back on track, it must listen to Tony Blair

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: In an extraordinary intervention, the most successful leader in the party’s history says it is only by embracing the ‘radical centre’ that either the party or the country can hope to hold off the threats coming down the tracks – Labour must focus on the ‘what’…

The Independent UK · May 26

‘Just take it away’: Mother of teen who died after alleged TikTok challenge urges UK govt to ban social media

The mother of a British teenager who allegedly died after attempting a dangerous online challenge has criticised the UK government for moving too slowly on plans to restrict children’s access to social media, saying ministers are “kicking it down the road”.

The Times of India · May 26

Left-wing Labour candidate 'could stand against Andy Burnham' in leadership challenge

LEFT-WING Labour MPs are considering standing a candidate against Andy Burnham in a future leadership contest over concerns about the Greater…

The National (Scotland) · May 26

Mother of boy who may have died in TikTok challenge urges No 10 to ban social media

Ellen Roome, whose son, Jools Sweeney, was 14 when he died, wants a ban put in place for under-16s

The Guardian - UK · May 26

Labour says Reform UK ‘in chaos’ as Zia Yusuf publicly tells Jenrick he’s got party’s deportation policy wrong – as it happened

‘Robert’s answer is not Reform policy’, Yusuf said about an answer that Jenrick gave to journalists days earlier

The Guardian - UK · May 26

Streeting likens social media to tobacco as pressure grows for under-16s ban

The Government’s consultation closes at the end of Tuesday.

Evening Standard · May 25

Social media as dangerous as smoking for children, doctors warn

They say they are seeing ‘a wave of radicalised children’ who have been exposed to hateful content

The Independent UK · May 25

Streeting urges social media ban for under-16s

The recently-resigned former health secretary joined calls for an Australia-style ban, ahead of a consultation closing.

Evening Standard · May 25