Overview

• Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that creating a minister for men is not the solution to addressing the challenges facing boys and young men.
• Starmer highlighted a 'crisis in masculinity' influenced by harmful online content, incel culture, and a lack of positive male role models.
• He pointed to sports figures, educators, and community leaders as key role models for young men, stressing their importance over government intervention.
• Starmer has engaged with Gareth Southgate, who warned about toxic online influencers misleading young men and filling a void left by absent role models.
• The Netflix drama 'Adolescence' has intensified public discussions about masculinity, incel culture, and societal pressures on boys and young men.