Consideration following re-committal and Third Reading

Questioned the junior Minister for failing to acknowledge contributions from Labour Members during his winding-up speech.

Asked the Secretary of State if the Department would consider amendments to stop people smugglers trading their wares on TikTok.

Congratulated the all-party parliamentary group against antisemitism and questioned whether removing parts of the Bill allows holocaust denial to continue online.

Supported the principle of the Online Safety Bill but criticised the Government for delaying its passage. Highlighted concerns about disinformation, abuse, and the need to regulate powerful platforms. Emphasised the importance of getting the Bill on the statute book despite flaws.

Noted that while they are not entirely happy with the contents of the Bill, it is better than a new version proposed by recommitting the Bill. Stressed the need for protections against legal but harmful content.

The children and families who have had their lives irreparably damaged by social media giants need support. The speaker pays tribute to campaigners like Ian Russell, whose daughter Molly took her own life after being bombarded by self-harm content on Instagram and Pinterest in 2017. She argues that the Bill should move forward together to protect children online while also protecting free speech for adults. She emphasises the need for proper scrutiny of the amendments proposed to ensure protection for both children and adults, and stresses that the Opposition's claims about putting the Bill at risk are unfounded and upsetting. The speaker commits to ensuring the Bill completes all stages by the end of the Session so tech companies can be held accountable.