Prime Minister David Cameron faced losing a generation of voters after appearing to declare war on encrypted private messaging apps.
Snapchat, WhatsApp and iMessage users have hit out against Tory proposals that could see their favourite messaging apps being banned in the UK.
Prime Minister David Cameron yesterday vowed to make it impossible for terrorists to communicate via private messaging.
But in doing so, he appeared to hint that if the Tories get elected, he will ban some of the world's most popular apps that use encryption technology to make messages more secure.
Watching you: Mr Cameron wants to crack down on secure private messaging apps
These include Snapchat, WhatsApp and iMessage, which several million people use daily in the UK.
Mr Cameron said: "If I'm Prime Minister I will make sure it is a comprehensive piece of legislation that makes sure we do not allow terrorists safe space to communicate with each other.
"Are we going to allow a means of communication where it simply isn't possible to do that? My answer to that question is 'no we must not.'"
The PM risked disillusioning a generation by announcing that he would revive the controversial communications data bill known as the 'Snooper's Charter'.
Hundreds of young people were quick to voice their horror of the news on social media.
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