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Details: Written by Bing News Search Results; Category: Social Media; Published: 12 January 2026; Created: 12 January 2026; Last Updated: 12 January 2026

Should under-16s be on social media? The Labour government and the oppostion Conservative party have different ideas on how to keep children safe online.
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Posted: 2026-01-12 04:17:00

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