How will the UK respond to US court verdict on social media?
Will the decision of a Los Angeles jury have an impact on the UK government as it considers potential future regulations on social media, writes the BBC's political editor.
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"I think it does, and obviously we'll study that ruling very carefully, but I'm absolutely clear that we need to go further."
— Sir Keir Starmer , Politician
"Peers have once again done the right thing and backed a ban on social media for under 16s by a huge margin."
— Laura Trott , Politician
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Will the decision of a Los Angeles jury have an impact on the UK government as it considers potential future regulations on social media, writes the BBC's political editor.
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