24-07-2025
Taskforce calls for male role models to put boys on right path
A new 'Lost Boys taskforce', backed by Paul Barber and Alastair Campbell, has urged Sir Keir Starmer to protect young men from harmful online influences, such as Andrew Tate.
The taskforce proposes a 'Trusted Adult Guarantee' scheme, aiming to train 10,000 adults to act as role models for young people, initially focusing on boys from impoverished backgrounds.
Mr Tate, a social media influencer, faces charges in the UK including rape and human trafficking.
The initiative follows warnings from Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner about the 'profound impact' on society of increased online time and new guidance to help schools combat misogyny.
The government is also considering measures like two-hour app limits for children and teens on platforms such as Snapchat and TikTok to address compulsive screen time habits.
