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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Kate Devlin and Athena Stavrou

Starmer edges closer to Australia-style social media ban for u-16s after Lords vote

Sir Keir Starmer has moved further towards a ban on social media for under-16s as the House of Lords pile on pressure to introduce an Australia-style crackdown.

Peers backed a ban on social media for under-16s on Wednesday, despite the prime minister’s efforts to head off the vote by launching a consultation on potential restrictions.

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