A committee says the government should be more relatable in its communications with the public
The government should publish advice for its departments on engaging with young people, including on TikTok, a group of MPs has said.
The culture, media and sport committee has been looking into countering disinformation online.
Its call comes despite TikTok currently being banned on government devices due to data security concerns.
The committee says that countering misinformation is particularly important for young people, who are increasingly turning away from traditional media and towards social media for their information.
It advises meeting young people "Where they are" - with 15 to 24 year olds spending around an hour per day on TikTok, according to media regulator Ofcom.
The report says: "The Government must have a clear strategy for communicating with young people and adapting to the development of new apps and platforms which appeal to this audience."
Some MPs do still use TikTok, despite the fact it is blocked on the Parliament Wi-Fi network.
"Grant knows that TikTok can be a valuable tool for communicating with his constituents," a source close to Mr Shapps told the BBC in September 2023.
TikTok is under pressure in many countries over its links to the Chinese state - links it has always denied - with law-makers in the US recently passing legislation saying it should be sold or banned.
The MPs took evidence from over 60 different people prior to publishing their report, including disinformation experts and journalists.