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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Alexandra Topping

Tackling misogyny is vital, London mayor tells primary schools

Sadiq Khan sitting with children in a school canteen
Sadiq Khan visiting a primary school in February 2023. The new content will be ‘age-appropriate’ for younger children. Photograph: James Manning/PA

Combating the “pernicious influence” of misogynists such as Andrew Tate in primary schools is a vital part of teaching children about equality and respect, the mayor of London has told teachers.

Sadiq Khan has written to every primary school in London urging them to counter the online misogyny of influencers such as Tate through new classes and workshops that are being set up across the capital as part of plans to tackle violence against women and girls.

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