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House of Lords Bans Social Media for Under-16s

1/25/2026

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  • The House of Lords approved an amendment to ban social media for under-16s, pressuring the British Government to act.
  • The amendment passed 261–150 and was co-sponsored by a Conservative lawmaker with Labour and Liberal Democrat peers.
  • Lord John Nash emphasized the need to shield children from the harmful effects of social media.
  • Prime Minister Keir Starmer has not ruled out options and will wait for a summer consultation before acting.