United Kingdom, June 2 -- Sadiq Khan is set to back a ban on social media for under-16s, arguing that technology companies must prove their platforms are safe for children or face restrictions.

The London mayor is expected to make the intervention during a speech in the capital on Tuesday (02.06.26), where he will address engineers, investors and technology founders.

His support for tougher restrictions comes as pressure grows on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to adopt Australia-style social media limits for children.

The government recently concluded a consultation examining young people's online experiences, including proposals for under-16 bans, app curfews and restrictions on potentially addictive platform features.

While Starmer...