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Siobhan Baillie MP

Siobhan Baillie MP

Conservative MP for Stroud

The world of online abuse is dark – it is vital the Online Safety Bill returns soon
Technology
By Siobhan Baillie MP
The world of online abuse is dark – it is vital the Online Safety Bill returns soon
In 2020 I found myself at the centre of a social media storm. My team noticed an increased number of abusive comments, tweets and messages. This was not caused by a position I had taken or a view I had expressed – it was due to the fact I had been lucky enough to have a baby.
Let’s embrace a child-focused approach to separation
Home affairs
By Siobhan Baillie MP
Let’s embrace a child-focused approach to separation
The Divorce Act will overhaul divorce law and is due in Spring 2022. I believe this is a real opportunity to reset the agenda for separating families, keep them out of court where safe to do so and focus on children.
UK wedding industry faces a death spiral unless government lifts restrictions later this month
Economy
By Siobhan Baillie MP
UK wedding industry faces a death spiral unless government lifts restrictions later this month
A scroll through Instagram will see couples’ hopes and dreams crushed in a barrage of conflicting advice, inconsistent communications, radio silence and changes to restrictions.
Tech companies must clean up the digital Dodge City by tackling anonymous internet trolls
Health
By Siobhan Baillie MP
Tech companies must clean up the digital Dodge City by tackling anonymous internet trolls
The tragic death of Sarah Everard has rightly put safety in our towns and cities front and centre of a big societal debate and we want action to be taken. But people face danger and harassment, not only in the physical world, but on the dark cyber streets and alleyways of the internet, and particularly from anonymous accounts on social media.