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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Christopher McKeon

INSANE: Parents overwhelmingly back social media ban for children says technology secretary | Vintage Vibes

Parents are overwhelmingly in favour of Australian-style restrictions on social media for children, the technology secretary has confirmed.

Ministers are currently weighing up a potential ban for under-16s, following a public consultation that garnered responses from more than 80,000 individuals.

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