Brianna Ghey

Brianna Ghey was a British teenager who was murdered. Her mother, Esther Ghey, has become a prominent advocate for stricter regulation of social media, particularly for young people. She believes that social media contributed to Brianna's struggles with eating disorders and self-harm. Esther Ghey is currently in the news due to her active campaigning for a ban on social media for under-16s in the UK. She has written to political leaders, including Keir Starmer, urging them to support such a ban. Her efforts coincide with a government consultation on the issue and a vote on amendments to the children’s wellbeing and schools bill. Esther Ghey's advocacy highlights the potential negative impacts of social media on young people's mental health and well-being, making her a significant voice in the ongoing debate about online safety and regulation.