MPs reject social media ban for under-16s - but major change could still happen

Cristiana Gigina

MPs last night rejected an Australian-style social media for under 16s - but the landmark change could still go ahead under government plans. The strict age limit proposal had been backed by peers earlier this year after growing calls from campaigners including actor Hugh Grant. But MPs voted 307 to 173 against the Lord's amendment to the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill on Monday evening. Veteran Labour MP John McDonnell rebelled against the government while 107 backbenchers also

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