Exclusive: Andy Burnham Accused Of 'Undermining The Government' By Backing Social Media Ban

Andy Burnham has been accused of plotting to replace Keir Starmer.

Andy Burnham has been accused of “undermining the government” after he gave his backing to calls by Kemi Badenoch for a ban on social media for under-16s.

The Tory leader said the UK should follow the example of Australia by outlawing the use of apps like X and Instagram by young people.

Keir Starmer has so far ruled out following the Australian government’s example by introducing a similar ban in Britain.

Badenoch told the BBC...