Starmer says Iran and Ukraine wars could reshape global order and ‘define us for a generation’ – UK politics live

Show key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this featureFrom 2d ago'Complete rewiring of childhood' due to social media, says children and families ministerJosh MacAlister, the minister for children and families, said there has been “a complete rewiring of childhood” over the last decade due to social media and screen time.Speaking on the new government guidance for parents of young children, he told ITV’s Good Morning Britain: “We’re trying to help create some new social norms.“There’s no judgment. It’s much easier to say these things than it is to do them, I appreciate.”Key events2d agoClosing summary2d ago'Very strong case' for government to apologise for forced adoption, says Starmer2d agoStarmer plans to give Sadiq Khan a peerage, reports say2d ago'Complete rewiring of childhood' due to social media, says children and families minister2d agoStarmer: Keeping children off screens 'will require a fight' with social media platforms2d agoStarmer: Iran war could 'define us for a generation'2d agoOpening summaryShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this featureClosing summaryThat’s all from us on the UK politics blog, thanks for following along. Here is a recap of the day’s developments: Keir Starmer said keeping children off mobile phones, tablets and TV screens “will require a fight” with social media platforms that put up addictive content online. His comments follow new government guidance that advises parents to limit screen time for children under five to no more than an hour a day. Josh MacAlister, the minister for children and families, said there has been “a complete rewiring of childhood” over the last decade due to social media and screen time. He said the new government guidance is designed to help parents and not to make them feel judged.