Social media ban for under-16s rejected by MPs

Supporters of the Australian-style ban said parents are in ‘an impossible position’ over the online harms their children are being exposed to (Picture: Getty)

MPs have voted against a proposal to ban social media for under-16s.

The age limit, influenced by the Australian-style ban on sites like Tiktok, Instagram and Snapchat, was supported by people arguing that parents are in ‘an impossible position’ over the online harms their children are being exposed to.

Others, including the NSPCC...