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MPs vote against social media ban for under-16s a second time
UK MPs have again rejected a proposal to ban under-16s from social media, voting 256-150 to support the government's consultation on online harms instead. The government is considering raising the age limit from 13 to 16 and restricting addictive features, while Prime Minister Keir Starmer is pressing tech companies for faster action on child safety.
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MPs vote against social media ban for under-16s a second time
Apr 16, 2026, 3:27 AM
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