🏛️ Politics Apr 15, 2026 · Dan Milmo and Priya Bharadia

MPs vote against social media ban for under-16s a second time

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MPs vote against social media ban for under-16s a second time
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Commons rejects proposal by 256 to 150 to side with government on plan to tackle online harms affecting childrenMPs have rejected a proposal to ban under-16s from using social media for the second time, as the prime minister summoned tech bosses to demand tougher action on internet safety.The House of Commons sided with the government against a Lords amendment to the children’s wellbeing and schools bill that imposed a new age limit on using social media platforms, amid pressure from parents and

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