Nine in 10 parents back social media ban for children, says Technology Secretary

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May 30, 2026 · 7:52 PM UTC ·2 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 49 views

Nine in 10 parents back social media ban for children, says Technology Secretary

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Technology Secretary Liz Kendall has indicated that a ban on social media for children under 16 is being considered by the government. A recent consultation revealed that nine in ten parents support such restrictions, with over 80,000 responses received. However, some experts have raised concerns about the effectiveness of a blanket ban in addressing deeper issues related to social media.

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▪Nine in ten parents support a ban on social media for children under 16.
▪Over 80,000 people have responded to a consultation regarding social media restrictions.
▪Technology Secretary Liz Kendall stated that a ban is 'definitely on the table.'

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▪ Social media ban 'won't keep children safe', commissioner warns — Reddit
▪ Social media ban 'won't keep children safe', commissioner warns — BBC News — UK

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