Should Under 16's be Banned From Social Media (Part 1)

Should Under 16's be Banned From Social Media (Part 1)

July 12, 2026 · 59 min · Season 26 · Episode 255

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of banning under 16's from social media as proposed by Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Should Under 16's be Banned From Social Media (Part 1) Black Spy Podcast number 255, Season 26, Episode 0003 This week's and next week's Black Spy Podcast analysis why Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer suggested and pushed through the policy of banning under 16's from utilising various social media outlets from next year onward. Carlton and regular Black Spy Podcast contributor, Fergus Esack, analyse the potential political reasons for the ban, the possible consequences of it – unintentional or otherwise – and the processes that will be required to make this ban effective. So listen now to The Black Spy Podcast and be entertained as you simultaneously learn. If you wish to discuss this episode or any other with Carlton, or other regular members of the Black Spy Podcast team, feel free to do so. Moreover, please don't forget to subscribe in order to never miss another episode. To contact Firgas Esack of the DAPS Agency go to Linked In To contact Dr Rchel Taylor go to Substackany To contact Carlton King utilise any of the following: To donate - Patreon.com/TheBlackSpyPodcast Email: carltonking2003@gmail.com Facebook: The Black Spy Podcast Facebook: Carlton King Author…

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