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UK Labour MPs Call for Regulation of "Manosphere" Influencers

First article: 24 mar. 2026, 18:58 | Last update: 24 mar. 2026, 18:58 | 1 source | 1 article

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The call for regulation comes amid growing concerns about the influence of online communities and individuals promoting misogynistic and potentially harmful ideologies. The "manosphere" encompasses a range of online forums and influencers who often promote traditional gender roles, anti-feminist views, and sometimes even advocate violence against women. Labour MPs argue that these platforms can contribute to radicalization and mental health issues among young men.

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Protect men and boys from manosphere influencers, Labour MPs tell Ofcom Foto: The Guardian
The Guardian 24 mar. 2026, 18:58 (2 hours ago)

Protect men and boys from manosphere influencers, Labour MPs tell Ofcom

Exclusive: Group says measures to curb harmful content will also help to tackle violence against women and girlsMen and boys need as much protection as women and girls from harmful influencers and “the worst parts of the internet”, a group of MPs have told Ofcom, as they called for the regulator to give specific guidance to online platforms.More than 60 Labour MPs have written to the Ofcom chief executive, Melanie Dawes, urging her to protect men and boys from “manosphere” influencers, who expos

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