On Sunday, the Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy, who looks at social media as part of her job, told the BBC the “vast majority” of people who responded during the consultation were in support of a social media ban for under-16s.
“That came through not just from parents and campaigners, it did also come through from many young people themselves, who are feeling that they’re being pulled into something quite toxic at a very young age.”
She continued with a message to the companies that make and run these platforms: “The tech companies have had more than enough time to get their own house in order, and to be able to create products that keep children safe online.
“If they’re not prepared to do it, they lose the right to market their products towards children.”
