Under-16s social media ban backed

Emily Pollok  |  UK & Ireland
Date posted:  24 Feb 2026
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Under-16s social media ban backed

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Several Christians are among a group of 61 MPs urging the Government to consider restricting social media access for under-16s.

In a letter to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, MPs encouraged the creation of a similar model to the one recently adopted in Australia, which puts the onus on technology platforms to enforce age restrictions.

“Across our constituencies, we hear the same message: children are anxious, unhappy and unable to focus on learning,” the letter said.

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