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UK Lords to Vote on Social Media Ban for Under-16s

3/25/2026

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  • Peers in the UK will vote on a proposal to ban under-16s from social media, led by Lord Nash.
  • He argues for urgency, citing the harm social media poses to children.
  • Earlier, MPs removed his age restriction from the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill.
  • Bereaved parents urge Lords to back Nash's amendment, fearing consultation may delay protections amid the Bill's ping-pong stage.