Esther Ghey

Esther Ghey is the mother of Brianna Ghey, a murdered teenager. She has become a prominent advocate for stricter regulations regarding social media use by children under 16. Ghey's advocacy stems from her belief that social media, particularly TikTok, negatively impacted her daughter's mental health, contributing to an eating disorder and self-harm. She is currently newsworthy due to her active campaigning for a ban on social media for under-16s in the UK. Recent events include her co-signing a letter with Hugh Grant and other public figures urging party leaders to support amendment 94a to the children’s wellbeing and schools bill. She also wrote directly to Keir Starmer, detailing her concerns and urging him to support the ban. Her efforts coincide with a government consultation into a potential ban, highlighting the growing pressure on policymakers to address the impact of social media on young people's well-being.