Labour Considers Ban on Social Media for Under-16s Following Brianna Ghey's Murder

In response to the tragic murder of Brianna Ghey, Labour explores stricter online safety measures, including potential social media bans for minors.

Labour is 'open-minded' about banning under-16s from social media sites, spurred by the murder of transgender teenager Brianna Ghey.
Brianna's mother, Esther Ghey, campaigns for child-safe phones without social media access and for parental alerts on harmful searches.
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan announces a consultation on banning smartphones in schools to improve focus and safety.
The Online Safety Act, awaiting implementation, is cited as a tool for enhancing online safety, including age verification for inappropriate content.
The dark web's role in facilitating the murder highlights the urgent need for better online protection for children.