Tuesday briefing: Is a social media ban in the UK enough to help protect young people?

In today’s newsletter: With Keir Starmer expected to announce Australia-style restrictions, further problems – including AI chatbots - are on the horizon Good morning. Keir Starmer’s expected speech next week about young people’s access to social media will be analysed as much for how it benefits the outcome of a certain byelection, as its safeguarding of children’s synapses. After issuing an ultimatum to tech firms yesterday to block children’s phones from sharing nude images, the government is