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Labour Launches Social Media Restrictions Pilot for Teens

3/25/2026

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Labour is launching a six-week pilot with 300 young people aged 13 to 17 to test social media restrictions on TikTok and Instagram.
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall says the pilot will gather evidence to guide future decisions.
Labour Digital Rights Network critics warn bans threaten freedom of expression and could isolate youths from educational content.
An inquiry by the All-Party Parliament Group for Digital Creators will study the implications.

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Labour is launching a six-week pilot with 300 young people aged 13 to 17 to test social media restrictions on TikTok and Instagram.
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall says the pilot will gather evidence to guide future decisions.
Labour Digital Rights Network critics warn bans threaten freedom of expression and could isolate youths from educational content.
An inquiry by the All-Party Parliament Group for Digital Creators will study the implications.