Teachers to be trained to see early signs of misogyny in boys

It's part of a new strategy to tackle violence against women and girls

Keir Starmer says "too often toxic ideas are taking hold early and going unchallenged", with more than 40 per cent of young men saying they have a positive view of influencer Andrew Tate.

Starmer's government is announcing £20m of funding for the measures, £4m of which is coming from philanthropists and partners.

The measures include giving teachers specialist training in how to talk to students over the dangers of sharing intimate images online, as well as issues such as consent and healthy relationships.

Lessons like these will become mandatory in schools by 2029, with some schools getting the lessons introduced by 2026 in pilot schemes.

Starmer says the move is part of a "responsibility we owe to the next generation".

The government wants to halve violence against women and girls in a decade.

"Every parent should be able to trust that their daughter is safe at school, online and in her relationships," Starmer said.

"This government is stepping in sooner - backing teachers, calling out misogyny, and intervening when warning signs appear - to stop harm before it starts."