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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Martina Bet

MP who suffered from anorexia calls for Bill to protect children from self-harm

PA Wire

A Conservative former minister, who battled with anorexia as a teenager, has urged the Government to ensure the Online Safety Bill protects children from content that glorifies eating disorders.

Vicky Ford, who spoke publicly for the first time about her teenage struggle with eating disorders last year, said it is “terrifying how many of our children are affected by anorexia today”.

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