DEVELOPING: Lib Dems Demand Immediate Action on Social Media Health Warnings for Teens

Breaking News: Lib Dems Demand Immediate Action on Social Media Health Warnings for Teens The Liberal Democrats are calling for immediate action to protect teenagers from the risks of excessive social media use, proposing mandatory health warnings similar to those on cigarette packs. At their autumn conference in Bournemouth, technology spokesperson Victoria Collins announced plans to introduce "cigarette-style" health warnings on social media apps used by children. The move aims to alert teens to the potential dangers of addictive algorithms and excessive phone usage. Excessive social media use has been linked to anxiety, sleep disruption, and shortened attention spans, according to research cited by the Lib Dems. Collins described the issue as a "public health crisis" and emphasized that mandatory health alerts would not prevent teenagers from using social media or connecting with friends online. The party also wants to introduce a two-hour "doomscrolling cap" limiting access to TikTok-style video clips for under-18s. This is a developing story, with further details expected to emerge as the Lib Dems' proposals are debated and potentially implemented. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*