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Liz Kendall: “The reason why parents have been so supportive of a ban is because of the simplicity. It’s a clear message about…”

On the recordJune 13, 2026
The reason why parents have been so supportive of a ban is because of the simplicity. It’s a clear message about expectations.
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Liz Kendall
Labour Party

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Explaining parents' support for a ban on social media.

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