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Social media ban 'a defining moment for our children'

Social media ban 'a defining moment for our children'
BBC Education Monday 15 June 2026, 16:30 UTC 1 min read
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Secretary of State for Technology Liz Kendall was addressing the Commons following the announcement of a social media ban for under-16s.

Secretary of State for Technology Liz Kendall was addressing the Commons following the announcement of a social media ban for under-16s.
State for Technology (ORG) Liz Kendall (PERSON) Commons (ORG)
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