Keir Starmer's appearance on This Morning sparked fury among ITV viewers, who voiced their anger over his social media ban announcement. The Prime Minister joined hosts Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard to outline plans to prohibit under-16s from using social media platforms.
Starmer's Social Media Ban Plan
During a press conference on Monday, Starmer confirmed that the ban would take effect early next year, enforced through age-recognition facial scans and digital IDs. He also suggested extending restrictions to under-18s with an overnight curfew to curb excessive screen time.
More details are expected next month, amid a potential Labour leadership contest.
Viewer Backlash
Despite the announcement, viewers were unimpressed with the interview, criticizing presenters for failing to challenge Starmer's points. Many took to social media to express their frustration.
One viewer exclaimed: "Get this crank off the telly!!!" Another agreed: "Right. That's enough. Off you pop now." A third commented: "Hands up if you've heard enough of this," while a fourth wrote: "This interview is a waste of time." Another viewer raged: "My blood is boiling."
The backlash highlights growing public discontent with the proposed measures, which some see as intrusive and poorly explained.
