Liz Kendall: “I'm much more bothered about the parents who have replied to the consultation, you know, nine out of ten of whom want to…”

I’ve never thought that the ban will be a complete silver bullet.

But we do think we need to draw this line in the sand, give greater clarity to parents and greater protections for children.

We want young people to enjoy the benefits of technology while having the tools to make the online world a place where they can thrive.

Our consultation provided a clear message from parents and teenagers alike - even as young people gain greater independence at 16, they should still be protected from the most addictive online features that can have a harmful impact on…