Anna Gelderd

Anna Gelderd

Labour — South East Cornwall

Speaking in the House of Commons on 17 June 2026

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Q13. I welcome the Government’s willingness to take tough action to protect young people online. It reflects growing concerns about the harms that can arise from online platforms, including self-harm, suicide and poor mental health. The consequences can be truly devastating for those affected, including families in South East Cornwall whose experiences I will never forget. Individuals and companies are promoting and profiting from harmful material and behaviour online that would attract far greater scrutiny, rightly, in the offline world. Freedom of speech must be defended, but what we have online is often not free speech, but manipulated speech. Companies with influence over what millions of people see should be held accountable and made responsible. Does the Deputy Prime Minister agree? What further action will the Government take to strengthen accountability and protect young people online before more lives are lost?

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