Kemi Badenoch – 2026 Comments on Banning Social Media for Children

The comments made by Kemi Badenoch, the Leader of the Opposition, on 15 June 2026.

It is fantastic news that the Government has finally woken up to the dangers of social media for young people. This is an important step in helping parents protect childhood for children.

Huge credit goes to Laura Trott and my Shadow Cabinet for relentlessly fighting for this. Conservatives welcome this latest Labour U-turn, and will continue to work for the best implementation of the policy.