Nine in 10 parents back social media ban for children, says Technology Secretary
Nine in 10 parents back social media ban for children, says Technology Secretary
Publish Date: 2026-05-30 15:52:00
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Parents overwhelmingly back Australian-style restrictions on social media for children, the Technology Secretary has said.
Ministers are considering a ban on social media for under-16s and more than 80,000 people have responded to a consultation on whether to introduce restrictions.
One option is an Australian-style ban that forbids children under 16 from having social media accounts.
Other proposals in the consultation are app curfews and limits on more addictive features.
In an interview with the Sunday Mirror, Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said a ban was “definitely on the table” as she revealed nine in 10 parents had backed Australian-style restrictions.
She said: “It’s been a really overwhelming response from parents, and I think parents are crying out for help and support.
“They know that there are some good things that kids can get from it (social media) but they are worried about what they’re seeing.”
Some 42,410 parents responded to the consultation, suggesting tens of thousands have backed a ban.
Ms Kendall’s comments are…
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