← March 26, 2026 briefingPolitics
UK Lords Vote for Australian-Style Teen Social Media Ban
The House of Lords has defied Keir Starmer's government, voting 266 to 141 to back an outright social media ban for under-16s rather than wait for a public consultation. The vote mirrors Australia's ban and puts significant pressure on the government to act legislatively rather than deliberate further. The bill now returns to the Commons, where ministers face a difficult choice between reversing the peers or adopting the ban.
