Molly Russell's dad says PM rushing social media restrictions 'deplorable'
Key takeaways
- Ian Russell, the father of Molly Russell, told the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg that Sir Keir Starmer had "rushed" to announce a new policy on children's access to social media - which he is expected to do in the coming days.
- "I can't think of a reason other than a political reason...
- A Downing Street spokesperson said: "We have undertaken a thorough consultation and will set out next steps in due course."
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Laura Kuenssberg Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg Watch: Molly Russell's dad speaks to the BBC ahead of the government's expected announcement of plans on children's social media use The father of a teenager who took her own life after viewing harmful content online has said he is "dismayed" by reports the government is to ban young people from using some social media platforms.
Ian Russell, the father of Molly Russell, told the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg that Sir Keir Starmer had "rushed" to announce a new policy on children's access to social media - which he is expected to do in the coming days.
"I can't think of a reason other than a political reason... If he's playing politics, what he's doing is gambling with young people's lives, and I find that deplorable."