Andy Burnham Signals Potential New VPN Restrictions as Part of Online Safety Push Monday, July 6, 2026 andyburnham vpn onlinesafety socialmediaban under16 labourparty digitalconsent internetregulation childprotection technologypolicy Andy Burnham, poised to become Prime Minister, has indicated that new rules around VPN usage may be introduced as part of broader efforts to protect children online. This move aligns with the Labour Party’s ongoing … Read More
Andy Burnham Backs Under-16 Social Media and VPN Ban if He Becomes Prime Minister Friday, June 26, 2026 burnham socialmedia ban under16 vpn youth mentalhealth digitaldivide ukpolitics parenting Andy Burnham has expressed strong support for enforcing a social media and VPN ban for under-16s, continuing the policy initiated by Sir Keir Starmer, should he become Prime Minister. In a candid interview with The Times in … Read More
UK Government Faces Backlash Over Proposed VPN Restrictions for Under-16s Friday, June 19, 2026 vpn ukgovernment socialmediaban privacy technology under16 petition lizkendall internetfreedom cybersecurity The UK government is under pressure following announcements that may lead to new restrictions on Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) for under-16s. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall recently appeared on BBC Breakfast to discuss … Read More
Exclusive Poll Reveals Strong West Midlands Support for Banning Social Media Use Among Under-16s Monday, May 25, 2026 westmidlands socialmedia under16 ban australia children screentime safety poll uk A striking 82% of people in the West Midlands support banning social media access for under-16s, according to exclusive polling conducted for Birmingham Live. This aligns with growing concerns about the impact of excessive … Read More