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Protect men and boys from manosphere influencers, Labour MPs tell Ofcom

The Guardian - World News Social JusticeNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by Alexandra Topping Political correspondentMarch 24, 2026 at 05:58 PM
Protect men and boys from manosphere influencers, Labour MPs tell Ofcom
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A group of over 60 Labour MPs has urged Ofcom to provide specific guidance to online platforms to protect men and boys from harmful online content. In a letter to Ofcom's chief executive, the MPs highlighted the disproportionate risk men and boys face from "manosphere" influencers, gambling adverts, sextortion, and violent pornography. They argue that while the Online Safety Act focuses on protecting women and girls, men and boys are also targeted in specific ways online. The MPs cited statistics from the Gambling Commission and the Internet Watch Foundation to support their call for action. They believe addressing these harms is crucial to tackling violence against women and girls, as they are interconnected issues.

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91% of sextortion victims are male.

statistic — Internet Watch Foundation100% confidence

53% of 11- to 17-year-old boys see gambling adverts online each week.

statistic — Gambling Commission100% confidence

More than 60 Labour MPs have written to Ofcom urging it to protect men and boys from 'manosphere' influencers.

factual — null100% confidence

Some manosphere influencers were exploiting young men by peddling lies, falsehoods and hate.

quote — Nick Isles, director of the Centre for Policy Research on Men and Boys90% confidence

Men and boys are at disproportionate risk of far-right political radicalisation, crypto scams and violent pornography online.

factual — null80% confidence
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Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context
Louis Theroux 40% Centre for Policy Research on Men and Boys 50% Online Safety Act 50% Gambling Commission 50% Internet Watch Foundation 50% Nick Isles 50% Melanie Dawes ×260% Alistair Strathern ×260% Labour Party ×270% Ofcom ×490%

Keywords

manosphere influencers 100% men and boys 90% online safety 80% ofcom 70% harmful content 70% violent pornography 60% gambling 60% sextortion 60% online platforms 50% hate speech 40%

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