This government is going to try and FORCE EVERYONE to digitally ID verify to get on social media Social media users face passport checks to enforce under-16 ban Ministers seek harder line on ID verification Social media companies will be required to implement “hard checks” on people’s ages such as demanding passports or driving licences under plans to stop children from using their platforms. The government is due to announce plans for a social media ban for under-16s in the coming weeks amid concerns that children are being exposed to harmful content. Tell @andyburnham No! We must all challenge this together No to Digital ID! @Togetherdec