Starmer under pressure | Social media ban for under-16s | Taylor Swift voice trademark

Starmer under pressure | Social media ban for under-16s | Taylor Swift voice trademark

April 28, 2026 · 11 min

About this episode

The episode discusses political pressures on Starmer, social media restrictions for under-16s, and Taylor Swift's legal battle over her voice and image.

Starmer faces a crunch moment as his former chief of staff is grilled over the Mandelson appointment and MPs vote on whether to investigate the PM. We look at new data linking domestic abuse and suicide among teenagers, and why police are warning about “toxic” online influences. Plus, the UK moves closer to restricting social media for under-16s, and Taylor Swift takes on AI with a legal fight over her voice and image. Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes. Anyone feeling emotionally distressed or suicidal can call Samaritans for free on 116 123 or visit samaritans.org in the UK. In the US, call the Samaritans branch in your area or 1 (800) 273-TALK.

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