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Some of the UK's most popular messaging services could soon be banned.

Speaking earlier today, David Cameron, announced his plans for new surveillance laws which could spell the end of popular services such as WhatsApp and Snapchat.

Mr Cameron wants to stop all methods of communications that can't be read by the UK's security services.

All of the big messaging apps, including Apple's iMessage and FaceTime, encrypt their data so could face a total ban after the next election.

Explaining his reason, the Prime Minister said: “In our country, do we want to allow a means of communication between people which we cannot read?”

"My answer to that question is no we must not."

"If I am Prime Minister, I will make sure it is a comprehensive piece of legislation that makes sure we do not allow terrorist safe spaces to communicate with each other."

Whilst keeping the UK safe is clearly a top priority, the move is set to be incredibly unpopular with voters who have come to rely on these new forms of communication.

In practice, while the government could seek to impose a ban on encrypted communication apps, it would be almost impossible to prevent their use entirely.

And if this new legislation is pursued, the move is sure to face serious challenges from civil liberties groups.

Labour leader, Ed Miliband, said: "It's important for security services to keep up to date with technology, but it must be done in the right way with basic liberties protected,

"That's why we said there needs to be an independent look at these issues, to make recommendations about what needs to be changed for the future."