MPs Reject Social Media Ban for Kids Under 16

0:00On March 10, MPs in the House of Commons have voted down a proposed ban on social media for kids under 16. The measure, backed by the House of Lords earlier this year and pushed by campaigners, lost by a margin of 307 to 173. Supporters argued that parents face an uphill battle against online harms, while groups like the NSPCC warned a strict ban might push teens to. Riskier, unregulated online spaces. Instead, lawmakers backed a government plan giving the science secretary new powers to potentially restrict or ban access for young users. Limit. Addictive features and even tweak fee pianos or the age of digital consent. Parents and politicians express strong feelings on both sides. One MP compares social media's poll to addictive drugs, saying the evidence of harm demands action. Former Minister Lord Nash called the vote deeply disappointing and vowed to fight for the ban in the Lords. The government has now launched a consultation to gather views on age limits for platforms and turning off features like auto play.

1:04This comes amid calls for school phone bans, with polls showing four and ten kids exposed to explicit content during class. The children's well-being and schools bill heads back to the Lords for more debate, including faster home checks for kids missing school and stronger. Allergy Rules. Watch for updates as talks continue on keeping kids safer online.