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House of Lords Approves Under-16 Social Media Ban

4/28/2026

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The House of Lords passed a 316-165 amendment to ban under-16 social media and sent it back to the Commons.
Lord Nash, former Tory schools minister, called the vote a “final chance” before recess.
Education Minister Olivia Bailey said an online-safety consultation will decide if a ban is appropriate.
Families including Esther Ghey and Ellen Roome wrote a letter condemning Prime Minister Keir Starmer for meeting social-media executives before victims.

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The House of Lords passed a 316-165 amendment to ban under-16 social media and sent it back to the Commons.
Lord Nash, former Tory schools minister, called the vote a “final chance” before recess.
Education Minister Olivia Bailey said an online-safety consultation will decide if a ban is appropriate.
Families including Esther Ghey and Ellen Roome wrote a letter condemning Prime Minister Keir Starmer for meeting social-media executives before victims.