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Joe Anderson

Public Urges Tougher Online Safety Laws After Southport Attacks

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LONDON, UK — A new poll reveals that nearly nine in ten (87%) adults are concerned about extreme violence circulating online following the Southport attacks, with mounting pressure on the government to take stronger action against harmful content.

More than four in five (83%) parents support a personal pledge from Labour leader Keir Starmer to improve online safety for children if he becomes Prime Minister. Additionally, an overwhelming majority of adults (91%) expressed concerns about the online grooming of children leading to self-harm and suicide.

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