Parents told Government to announce online safety plan in ‘weeks, not months’

May 26, 2026 · 4:50 PM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 30 views

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Parents told Government to announce online safety plan in ‘weeks, not months’

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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.

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▪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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