Politics · 26 May 2026

Jools' mother wants social media age raised to 16

Families who lost children to harmful online content are pushing for stricter social media rules, seeking to protect other young people. Bereaved parents, including Ellen Roome, met Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss their fears about online safety. Roome believes her 14-year-old son, Jools, died after a TikTok challenge, and wants the minimum age raised from 13 to 16.

By BriefTea Editorial · 26 May 2026 at 10:00

Reported by Mirror · How we write briefs

Get the app

More briefs

PoliticsTreasury officials advise John Healey to tax banks and oil companies more PoliticsBurnham to end indefinite jail terms by parliament's end PoliticsJames Cleverly steps down from the shadow cabinet to campaign for London mayor WorldIcelanders vote on restarting EU membership talks after 13 years PoliticsBurnham returns to parliament with budget, welfare, and cost of living challenges WorldFour EU countries advocate using Russia's frozen 210 billion euros for Ukraine More politics stories → Browse all stories →