Peter Kyle responding to Ofcom’s new draft children’s code

Peter Kyle MP, Labour's Shadow Science, Innovation and Technology Secretary, responding to Ofcom's new draft children's code, said:

“It is welcome to see Ofcom's new proposals for keeping children safe online, including strong age checks and tackling algorithms which target young minds.

“These protections would have been in place years ago if they hadn't fallen victim to Conservative chaos, we cannot forget that the current Business Secretary called the Online Safety Act 'legislating for hurt feelings' during the Tory leadership contest.

“Labour has repeatedly called on the Government to take tougher action and to stop the crucial protections in the Online Safety Act being delayed. A Labour government would work with bereaved families and quickly issue a Statement of strategic priorities for Ofcom which keeps up with new dangers.”