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Brianna Ghey's mother criticises government over online safety

  • Esther Ghey criticized the government for potentially weakening online safety laws to appease Donald Trump in trade talks, stating it is "shocking" and that stronger protections are needed for children.
  • Brianna Ghey was murdered in February 2023 by two teenagers who had accessed violent material online, highlighting dangers associated with smartphones.
  • Esther Ghey expressed that she now considers the mother of one of Brianna's killers a friend, as both are navigating the grief of losing a child.
  • Darren Jones, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, stated that the basic protections in the Online Safety Act are "not negotiable" to protect children from online harm.
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Brianna Ghey's mother calls for blanket ban on use of phones in schools by kids

THE mum of murdered schoolgirl Brianna Ghey has called for a blanket ban on mobile phones in schools — warning children are being exposed to dangerous online content every day. Esther Ghey said inconsistent phone rules across schools are leaving kids vulnerable and urged the government to take nationwide action to protect pupils. PAEsther Ghey has called for a blanket ban on mobile phones in schools[/caption] PARuthless killers lured Brianna to …

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Brianna Ghey's mother warns against watering down Online Safety Act

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Brianna Ghey’s mother considers parent of her daughter’s killer ‘a friend’

Esther Ghey revealed the bond between her and Emma Jenkinson, whose daughter Scarlett fatally stabbed Brianna in 2023.

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Mum of murdered teen sends warning to Keir Starmer on Donald Trump talks - 'shocking' - The Mirror

Esther Ghey, the mum of murdered teen Brianna Ghey, has said it is 'shocking' that online safety laws could be watered down to please Donald Trump in tariff negotiations

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Brianna Ghey's mum 'frustrated' over potential change to appease Donald Trump - Liverpool Echo

Esther Ghey spoke to the BBC about the bill and the death of her 16-year-old daughter

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Mother of murdered teenager calls watering down of Online Safety Bill ‘shocking’

‘Young people are at harm and young people are losing their lives,’ said Esther Ghey, mum to Brianna, who died in 2023.

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BBC News broke the news in United Kingdom on Sunday, April 6, 2025.
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