Social Media News: MPs reject social media ban for under 16s as bereaved families issue warning

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Details: Written by Bing News Search Results; Category: Social Media; Published: 15 April 2026; Created: 15 April 2026; Last Updated: 15 April 2026

Bereaved parents have piled pressure on Keir Starmer to take urgent action on social media - as MPs voted down a proposal to ban under 16s from accessing platforms ...
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Posted: 2026-04-15 11:18:00

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