This is nuts. Yes we need better protections online, but this is a massive overreach by Starmer. For many young people, especially marginalised ones such as trans and neurodivergent, online spaces can be a safe place for them to develop a genuine support community
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Wait, the social media ban is a ‘nightly curfew’? Who’s going to check/enforce that?
Ugh, just watching some old Bullseye when now Terrible TERF and then Atmosphere Vacuum Sharron Davies turns up. Thankfully missed most of it whilst writing.
Unlike irrevocably right-biased BBC News, it's always comforting when the movie schedulers on the BBC put on a film that represents the current times. Tonight - Children of Men. (Released 21 years ago but set in 2027)
Love that the government mouthpiece news is a single letter away at BCC...
Really strong thread. How predictable, cynical, short-sighted, credulous and/or stupid is Starmer.
Exactly. Everything is wrong about Starmer's plan. And those whose situation might most benefit from circumvent may find themselves least able to take the steps to do so.
Enjoyable as usual. Sample line re: Starmer using X: "It’s as if Churchill had done a deal with the German bombers dropping propaganda leaflets over wartime Britain to chuck a small percentage of anti-Nazi ones into the mix as well. Idiot."
(Of course, Doctor Who provides much comfort for many...)
So important to look after our mental wellbeing when the world and our lawmakers, agitators and everything that impacts on us is so shit. Enjoy the things that soothe. Don't feel bad to seek happiness.
Sources say hardline measures will also prevent young users from being to talk to strangers on gaming apps
