MPs in the UK have voted against banning social media for under-16s.
The proposal had been backed by the House of Lords, but did not make it through parliament.
Conservative MP Alicia Kearns was among those backing a ban…
IN: "Social media platforms…"
OUT: "...skills before sixteen."
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A ban could still happen in future though.
Education minister Olivia Bailey says a consultation is still taking place to find ways to better protect children online...
IN: "Crucially, the consultation…"
OUT: "...raised from thirteen."
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