The PM has summoned social media companies to Downing Street to demonstrate what they’re doing to keep children safe.

The CEOs of some of the biggest social media companies, such as Meta, Snap, Google (YouTube), TikTok and X, were asked to come to Downing Street.

Social media companies have already introduced measures such as turning off autoplay for children and allowing parents more screen time and bedtime controls. But the Prime Minister has said we need to do more to protect kids.

At the meeting, the PM and the technology secretary outlined the government’s approach and values to children’s safety and asked questions about what companies are doing to ensure children’s safety online and to address parental concerns.

In a statement before the meeting, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: “Children view themselves, their relationships and society through social media. And when there are problems, we can’t bury our heads in the sand.

“Parents expect us to act and to act quickly. That’s why we’ve already given ourselves the powers to act fast, once our consultation concludes.

“I will do what it takes to protect children online. Today is about social media companies doing the right thing.

“There are dire consequences for inaction. We have a responsibility to parents and to the future generations to prioritise children’s safety – because they won’t forgive us if we don’t.”

And the consultation for the Growing Up in the Online World project has received over 45,000 submissions to proposals to keep children safe online. The government is inviting feedback from parents and kids until 26 May.