Parents told Government to announce online safety plan in ‘weeks, not months’
Bereaved parents have urged the UK Government to announce an online safety plan quickly, following a meeting with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The parents, whose children died linked to social media, emphasized the urgency for action as the consultation period for proposed measures comes to a close. They expressed their frustration over the delay and the need for immediate steps to protect children online.
- ▪The Government's consultation on online safety is closing soon.
- ▪Parents of children linked to social media-related deaths met with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
- ▪They called for measures to be announced in weeks, not months, to prevent further tragedies.
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