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Youth groups urge rethink of under-16 social media ban

8/13/2026

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Burnham urged rethink

Prime Minister Andy Burnham was urged by 150 youth groups to rethink the under-16 social media ban.
Parliament-led letter, signed by Children and Young People’s Commissioner, warned ban could push youths to less regulated sites.
It cited a study that found over 80% of under-16s used social media after law in December 2025.
A spokesperson said 116,000 responded, two thirds supported age 16, and results will be published by year-end.

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Burnham urged rethink

Prime Minister Andy Burnham was urged by 150 youth groups to rethink the under-16 social media ban.
Parliament-led letter, signed by Children and Young People’s Commissioner, warned ban could push youths to less regulated sites.
It cited a study that found over 80% of under-16s used social media after law in December 2025.
A spokesperson said 116,000 responded, two thirds supported age 16, and results will be published by year-end.

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