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Farage Urges Caution on UK Social Media Ban for Kids

1/18/2026

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Farage Opposes Social Media Ban

Nigel Farage, a UK political figure, advised against a UK ban on under-16s using social media until Australia’s age-verification law is assessed.
Australia has implemented strict age verification for platforms like TikTok and Facebook, with Reddit's lawsuit signaling pushback and France and Germany considering similar measures.
In the UK, momentum for a similar ban is growing, with over 100,000 emails sent to lawmakers advocating for children's mental health.

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Starmer Supports Social Media Ban

More than 60 Labour MPs have urged Keir Starmer (Labour leader) to back a social media ban for under-16s, citing concerns about mental health.
The House of Lords will vote on an amendment to the bill to enforce an age limit within a year.
Starmer is open to the idea, with government officials cautioning that a ban could push children to the dark web.
The vote is scheduled for Wednesday.

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Farage Opposes Social Media Ban

Nigel Farage, a UK political figure, advised against a UK ban on under-16s using social media until Australia’s age-verification law is assessed.
Australia has implemented strict age verification for platforms like TikTok and Facebook, with Reddit's lawsuit signaling pushback and France and Germany considering similar measures.
In the UK, momentum for a similar ban is growing, with over 100,000 emails sent to lawmakers advocating for children's mental health.

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