Social Media Ban Future in Doubt | Sheffield News

The under-16 social media ban and VPN restrictions are now in doubt after Liz Kendall, a key architect of the policy, was ousted as technology secretary by Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Kendall, who championed the rules as a vital step toward safer online spaces for children and girls, had pushed hard against tech giants and emphasized empowering parents. Her departure signals a potential policy shift under the new Starmer Labour government, casting uncertainty over the timeline and future of the ban — once seen as urgent and necessary by grieving families and advocates alike. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/230743e6b7868dfa