Keep Children Safe Online

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Social media companies are exposing children to harmful algorithms and content. Parents deserve clear safeguards - and children deserve proper protection.

The Liberal Democrats are calling for film-style age-rating to ban harmful social media for under 16s and ensure platforms hosting extreme content are rated 18+. But educational websites and family messaging services would be allowed, not caught up in a blanket ban. Learn more

Big tech companies should not be allowed to profit at the expense of children’s wellbeing.

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