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Lib Dems Unveil Plan for Social Media Health Warnings and Two-Hour Youth 'Doomscrolling' Cap

Labour is reported to be weighing a similar time limit, signaling momentum for tighter child protections.

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The Liberal Democrats have called for the government to go further to protect children from harmful social media use
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Overview

  • The Liberal Democrats set out proposals for mandatory cigarette-style health warnings on social media apps for under-18s to flag risks such as anxiety, depression and sleep disruption.
  • The party is calling for a legal "doomscrolling cap" that would end infinite scroll and limit children’s viewing of TikTok-style videos to two hours per day.
  • Victoria Collins will present the package at the party conference in Bournemouth on Monday, positioning it as a push to strengthen child protections online.
  • A Savanta poll of 611 UK parents, commissioned by the party in late August, found 80% reported at least one negative behavior linked to excessive phone use.
  • The Times reported that Labour ministers are considering a similar two-hour daily limit as the government highlights the Online Safety Act, while Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey urged Ofcom to investigate X over harmful content.