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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
George Thompson and Rhiannon James

MPs vote against social media ban for under-16s for third time

MPs have once again rejected proposals to ban social media access for under-16s, marking the third time such a measure has failed to pass a vote.

The decision came as MPs voted 260 to 161 – a majority of 99 – against an amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill.

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