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06/06/2026

Let's go down under... 🙃🇦🇺

caught up with young people to yarn about life online - what’s great, what’s a bit rough, and what they reckon needs fixing.

No sugar-coating, just real talk.

26/05/2026

Urgent reminder - our consultation closes at 11:59pm tonight.

We’ve had an amazing response so far, with over 70,000 people, including 12,700 young people, getting involved. We want to hear from as many people as possible.

If you’ve been meaning to take part, now’s the moment ⬇️
https://orlo.uk/7wrLk

26/05/2026

Campfires, conversations and honest views 🔥🏕️

In Cumbria, AI and Online Safety Minister met to talk about life online - from social media to what it’s really like growing up in a digital world.

Hearing directly from young people is key to building a safer online space for everyone 💬

It’s the last day to share your views in our consultation: https://orlo.uk/TyHA2

25/05/2026

“We asked students what they really think…” 👇

At Technology Secretary sat down with young people to talk social media, growing up online, and a possible ban.

Real views. Real experiences.

Have your say: https://orlo.uk/eaffb

Boomer, Gen X, Millennial, Gen Z or Gen Alpha – our message stays the same: have your say on how we better protect child...
24/05/2026

Boomer, Gen X, Millennial, Gen Z or Gen Alpha – our message stays the same: have your say on how we better protect children online.

Have your say: https://orlo.uk/g0jVb

23/05/2026

A proper guid blether in Edinburgh

AI and Online Safety Minister sat down with parents, young folk and youth workers to hear their take on social media and growing up online.

From the positives to the tough stuff, these honest chats matter — and they’ll help us build a safer online world for everybody 💬

There’s still time to have your say: https://orlo.uk/PJ4e5

22/05/2026

What’s it really like growing up online today?

That’s what AI and Online Safety Minister Kanishka Narayan came to Northern Ireland to hear about directly from parents and young people as part of our social media consultation.

There were honest chats about the pressures young people face online, the content they’re exposed to, and what more can be done to help keep children safe.

Some brilliant insights, strong opinions, and plenty of straight talking too.

Have your say 👇
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/growing-up-in-the-online-world-a-national-consultation

21/05/2026

No messing about when it comes to keeping kids safe online ⚽

AI and Online Safety Minister Kanishka Narayan MP laced up at Everton in the Community in Liverpool with GB athlete Ruth Mwandumba - hitting the back of the net and hearing from teens about life online.

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