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We think this would help stop instances like the \"blue vs red\" conflict on social media led by school kids.","additional_details":"We ask the Government to legislate the following without delay:\r\nA mandatory minimum age of 16 for all social media platforms operating in the UK.\r\nCompulsory and verifiable age verification systems enforced by law.\r\nEscalating sanctions for repeat breaches, including service restrictions or bans.\r\nIndependent oversight to audit compliance and protect children’s safety and wellbeing.\r\n","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":42,"created_at":"2026-02-26T22:38:40.324Z","updated_at":"2026-04-14T12:22:30.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-04-07T08:08:02.400Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-02-26T22:52:00.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Jeena 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