Nick Clegg was asked by @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social why there is no mention of Molly Russell in his book. His answer was very telling.

Our new report Pervasive-by-design found TikTok and Instagram were recommending industrial levels of harmful suicide and self-harm content to teens just weeks before the #OnlineSafetyAct came into effect. tinyurl.com/4y9uv3be

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With 23 other charities and online safety experts we've written to @ofcom.bsky.social warning of the risks posed by Meta's move to automate 90% of its risk assessments. You can read the letter here: mollyrosefoundation.org/wp-content/u...

There is a growth paradox at the heart of this government. A stronger Online Safety Act could grow the economy by £4bn a year. Read @andyburrows.bsky.social make the case for protecting young people and driving growth in @politicshome.bsky.social www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...

A stronger Online Safety Act would protect children and boost the economy

There is a growth paradox at the heart of this government.

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I am dismayed to say that the regulator’s timid approach announced yesterday has left me more disappointed than ever. We now need leadership to comprehensively tackle the preventable harm children will continue to face online. Ian Russell in today's Telegraph. www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/04...

Ofcom has betrayed bereaved parents like me

Molly Rose was bombarded with deeply harmful content

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The Molly Rose Foundation called on Ofcom to act “quickly and decisively” and shut down the site. "We welcome Ofcom taking the first steps to clamp down on this horrendous site, which exists only to help vulnerable people end their lives." www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

Online suicide forum investigated under new UK digital safety laws

Ofcom’s first investigation to look into whether site took adequate measures to shield users from illegal content

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New YouGov polling for MRF shows a majority of the public oppose Meta's rollback of safety measures and wants Government and Ofcom to Act. Read more here: mollyrosefoundation.org/majority-of-...

Yesterday the Technology Secretary said he was ready to act decisively ‘where new threats emerge’. Those threats have emerged. They require the Secretary of State’s rhetoric to be urgently matched with further action. www.lbc.co.uk/opinion/view...

‘Com groups’ are spreading suicide and self-harm among teens—why is government action painfully slow?

The National Crime Agency’s stark warning about extremely disturbing online threats being driven by fluid ideologies and extreme violence should serve as an urgent wake-up call.

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We've sent a copy of Meta whistleblower Sarah-Wynn Williams' book Careless People to every MP after she was prevented from publicising it. We want MPs to recognise the importance of being able to scrutinise the culture, practices and leadership of tech firms. mollyrosefoundation.org/mps-to-recei...

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Every MP across the country will receive a copy of Facebook whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams’ book Careless People on behalf of Molly Rose Foundation.

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'Adolescence has done an amazing service in facilitating the national conversation about the impact of extreme misogyny and the ways in which online content and online influencers are able to skew the views of teenagers and young boys' - CEO @andyburrows.bsky.social www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...

Netflix hit 'Adolescence' stokes UK parents' anxiety

"Adolescence", the Netflix hit series about a British 13-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of a horrifying crime, has intensified the anxiety of parents worried about toxic and misogynistic influence...

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Our Chair Ian Russell has said that “further government dither and delay before improving digital protection is unacceptable”. He said “the life-threatening gaps in the Online Safety Act need to be fixed now”. www.lbc.co.uk/news/uk/new-...

New Ofcom powers for online safety come into force as charities warn of 'major gaps' in legislation

Technology firms must tackle illegal content on their platforms under new rules, but there are concerns that the changes are too weak.

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Parents will judge the prime minister by how he responds to the preventable harm that is now happening on his watch. They will stand by him and cheer him on if he takes decisive action to ensure online safety for children. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Timid new online safety laws won’t prevent more tragedies like the death of my daughter Molly | Ian Russell

Ofcom’s cautious approach leaves vulnerable young people exposed to online threats such as suicide and self-harm

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“I’m losing trust with Peter Kyle, and I know all the bereaved parents that I’ve connected with are losing trust.” www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

Molly Russell’s father ‘losing trust’ in minister over online safety

Ian Russell said the lack of movement from the Government to reinforce the Online Safety Act is making bereaved parents ‘angry’.

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Molly Rose Foundation is urging the Prime Minster to commit to decisive action to address online harms, including suicide and self-harm grooming. Latest polling reveals overwhelming public support for more to be done to protect young people online. mollyrosefoundation.org/prime-minist...

The Prime Minister is right to push back on claims the #OnlineSafetyAct infringes on free speech. Parents would be aghast at any suggestion that online safety laws should be watered down because of geopolitics or lobbying at the behest of US companies. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Keir Starmer speaks out after high-stakes meeting with Donald Trump and JD Vance

Keir Starmer gave Donald Trump a letter from King Charles, inviting the US President to an unprecedented second state visit at Windsor Castle, as he tamed the beast

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MRF CEO @andyburrows.bsky.social has called on the Government to commit to a new #OnlineSafetyAct that can strengthen regulation. "If the Government has the ambition and the bravery to fix this Act parents across the country will cheer the Prime Minister on.” www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

Ofcom criticised over ‘checklist’ approach to Online Safety Act

The Molly Rose Foundation has called for the Government to step in and strengthen online safety rules.

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Ian Russell tells BBC Breakfast it's time to deliver the online safety the public demands.

"A strengthened and reworked #OnlineSafetyAct that enforces a Duty of Care on companies is urgently required - otherwise Big Tech will hide behind weak regulations and say they are complying with the law" - our Chief Executive @andyburrows.bsky.social writes for LBC www.lbc.co.uk/opinion/view...

Social media helped radicalise Axel Rudakubana. MPs must press tech giants for real answers

Today will see representatives from tech companies answer questions from MPs about the role their platforms played in spreading hate, harm and misinformation in the wake of the Southport attack.

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We share the concerns of families who are fed up with the unacceptable harm children face on social media but a ban risks causing more harm than good. The Prime Minister can best stand up for UK children and families by bringing in a strengthened #OnlineSafetyAct www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Petition calling for social media ban for all under-16s to be debated by MPs

Nearly 130,000 people signed a petition warning that social media 'is having more of a negative impact on children than a positive one' as MPs prepare for debate

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This #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek we've delivered thousands of 'My Bag Of Happiness' to support primary school children's wellbeing. You can find out more and sponsor the scheme here 👇 mollyrosefoundation.enthuse.com/cf/my-bag-of...

Meta’s changes threaten the safety & mental health of young people. That’s why @mollyroseorg.bsky.social has written to @ofcom.bsky.social urging them to fast track stronger measures in its Code of Practice www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

Meta’s content moderation changes ‘hugely concerning’, says Molly Rose Foundation

Charity set up after 14-year-old’s death concerned as Zuckerberg realigns company with Trump administration

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We have written to Ofcom, urging them to fast-track measures to protect children from Meta's bonfire of safety measures that risk young lives www.independent.co.uk/business/met...

Meta’s ‘bonfire’ of safety policies a danger to children, charity says

The Molly Rose Foundation has warned social media risks becoming a haven for harmful content if safety regulation is not bolstered.

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'The Prime Minister is right to signal a review of the law to protect children and society from a growing melting pot of extreme and violent threats.' Read our comments on the PM's #Southport speech. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

Starmer hints at tougher laws to block ‘tidal wave of violence’ online

Sir Keir Starmer said Southport killer Axel Rudakubana trawled the internet for extreme violent content before the atrocity.

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Important investigation by @sanyaburgess.bsky.social into how social media is feeding young people depressive content. Our CEO @andyburrows.bsky.social said: "Ofcom must consider how algorithmically-suggested content can form a toxic cocktail." inews.co.uk/news/technol...

TikTok pushing 'dangerous' videos about depression to children

An investigation into online child safety reveals how TikTok repeatedly pushed videos fuelling feelings of depression and anger, including content inspired by Andrew Tate, unprompted to a 13-year old

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Ian Russell has urged the Chancellor to push back on nonsense arguments that online safety regulation is bad for growth. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Desperate dad's letter as schoolgirl took own life after chilling posts online

Ian Russell, whose 14-year-old daughter Molly took her own life after being exposed to online harms, sent an urgent letter to the Chancellor about online safety - read in full below

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Our chair Ian Russell has written to the Prime Minister urging him to show leadership on online safety. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Molly Russell's dad urges Keir Starmer to act on online safety in letter

In an exclusive interview, Ian Russell tells the BBC that he believes there is

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99% of suicide and self-harm content removed by Meta is found by them, not reported. These changes could have dire consequences for children and young adults transparency.meta.com/reports/comm...

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Report on how we’re doing at enforcing our policies.

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