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Social media ban 'a defining moment for our children'

BBC Politics · Jun 15, 2026, 4:30 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Secretary of State for Technology Liz Kendall was addressing the Commons following the announcement of a social media ban for under-16s.

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Social media ban 'a defining moment for our children'

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