On the recordJuly 15, 2026
Giving 16-year-olds the vote while putting them under a social media curfew makes no sense.
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Laura Trott
Conservative Party
Source
independent.co.ukEditor's note · Context
Commenting on the inconsistency of policies regarding teenagers.
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Aug 13, 2026
Young people deserve a better deal and they are being let down by Labour.
Jul 15, 2026
Either they think 16 and 17-year-olds should be on social media or they don't, but curfews they can simply switch off won't achieve anything.
Jul 16, 2026
Either Labour think [sic] 16 & 17 year olds should be on social media or they don't, but curfews they can switch off won't achieve anything.
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