Overview
- Esther Ghey asked for an urgent face‑to‑face at Downing Street, saying she was disappointed the Prime Minister met social media executives before bereaved families.
- An open letter co‑signed by campaigners including Ellen Roome urged swift action, warning delays keep children exposed to harmful online material.
- Downing Street said ministers value parents’ input, with a spokesperson citing ongoing meetings with families, a live public consultation, and pilots with hundreds of households.
- The government’s review is weighing stricter steps such as a social media ban for under‑16s, limits on addictive design in apps and games, and tighter controls on AI chatbots.
- Campaigners pointed to Brianna Ghey’s 2023 murder after the killers viewed disturbing content and proposed measures like child‑safe phones, parent alerts for risky searches, and mindfulness lessons in schools.