Under 16s social media ban

Today, I stood with bereaved parents as they handed a letter into No.10 Downing Street, calling for stronger enforcement of online safety laws—action that could have saved their own children’s lives.

Their message was powerful and courageous: regulate social media to save lives.

They are calling for real technical oversight of social media, stronger powers for Ofcom, and the ability to hold global platforms to account—alongside an Under-16s Social Media Ban to better protect children online.

It was also moving to meet Ellen, who is campaigning for Jools’ Law, which would require the automatic preservation of a child’s online and social media data following their death.

Thank you to all the parents I met today. Your courage in turning grief into action that will save lives is incredibly powerful. I will continue to support this cause and work to secure a safer online future for young people in the Forest of Dean and across the country.