The right decision' - York MPs and council boss welcome social media ban

The decision to ban under-16s from using social media is being described as the right move by York politicians and council leaders. On June 15, the prime minister announced the policy, which York Outer MP Luke Charters called momentous work toward safeguarding young people online. Charters said visits to schools in his constituency reinforce that existing safeguards are not sufficient and must be strengthened. York Central MP Rachael Maskell praised the move as a critical step to protect minors from online risks, including algorithm-driven exposure. York City Council's education chief Bob Webb called it a positive development, while noting that implementation will determine its success.