MPs vote down social media ban for under-16s

MPs vote down social media ban for under-16s

A ban could still be coming down the track, but not before the government finishes a consultation. Backers of a ban have accused minsters of "dither and delay".

MPs have voted against a proposal to ban under-16s from using social media. The Conservatives had pushed for the move via an amendment to the government's flagship education legislation currently go… [+2538 chars]