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UK Labour MP Proposes Social Media Age Restriction Amid Criticism

12/15/2025

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Lisa Nandy (UK Labour MP) proposes an Australian-style restriction on social media for under-16s.
The plan is criticized as a distraction.
The National Education Union argues the real issue is tech companies profiting from practices harming children's well-being and that the UK should learn from Australia’s approach.
The union says about 75% of UK public supports raising the minimum age to 16 and urges action against exploitative business models.

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Lisa Nandy (UK Labour MP) proposes an Australian-style restriction on social media for under-16s.
The plan is criticized as a distraction.
The National Education Union argues the real issue is tech companies profiting from practices harming children's well-being and that the UK should learn from Australia’s approach.
The union says about 75% of UK public supports raising the minimum age to 16 and urges action against exploitative business models.