Lib Dems on Lords social media ban vote: "ball is now in the Government's court" to come forward with workable plan

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Responding to the House Of Lords voting in favour of banning social media for under-16s, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Education, Children and Families Munira Wilson said:

"This vote sends a clear message to ministers, it's time to listen to the millions of parents who want urgent action to protect children from the harms done by social media.

"The ball is now in the Government's court to come forward with concrete proposals for a workable plan. 

"While we may differ on the best approach, we believe there is a shared responsibility to act, and act urgently. Children and young people must come first."

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