Brianna Ghey

Brianna Ghey was a teenager who was murdered. Her mother, Esther Ghey, has become a prominent advocate for stricter regulations on social media use by young people, particularly a ban for those under 16. This advocacy has intensified recently, with Esther Ghey writing to Keir Starmer, urging him to support such a ban. She believes that Brianna's eating disorder and self-harm were exacerbated by her daughter's engagement with TikTok influencers. This comes as UK ministers have launched a consultation into potentially banning social media for under-16s, responding to increasing pressure for stricter controls. Esther Ghey, along with figures like Hugh Grant, has signed a letter backing amendment 94a to the children’s wellbeing and schools bill, further highlighting the urgency and significance of this issue in current political and social debates surrounding child safety and online platforms.