Petitions/Reinstate the 'Charley Says' public information adverts to protect children
StatusClosed
Opened10 Nov 2025
Closes10 May 2026
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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We ask the Government to reinstate the classic 'Charley Says' public information ads on television and online, featuring Charley the cat. This campaign, originally broadcast in the 1970s and 1980s, taught children to be wary of strangers and avoid unsafe situations in a memorable and accessible way.

Recent concerns about child safety, grooming gangs etc highlight the ongoing need for simple, effective awareness campaigns. While digital safety is often discussed, young people and parents would benefit from clear, engaging messaging about real-world risks. Reintroducing 'Charley Says' would provide the current generation with the same protective advice that helped others stay safe. We urge the Government to bring back these public information films as part of a renewed child safety campaign.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Alberto Costa
1Alberto Costa MP
South Leicestershire
20
Neil O'Brien
2Neil O'Brien MP
Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
4
Mr Bayo Alaba
3Mr Bayo Alaba MP
Southend East and Rochford
2
Kevin Hollinrake
4Kevin Hollinrake MP
Thirsk and Malton
2
Steve Darling
5Steve Darling MP
Torbay
2
Mr Connor Rand
6Mr Connor Rand MP
Altrincham and Sale West
1
Phil Brickell
7Phil Brickell MP
Bolton West
1
Naz Shah
8Naz Shah MP
Bradford West
1
Barry Gardiner
9Barry Gardiner MP
Brent West
1
Ruth Cadbury
10Ruth Cadbury MP
Brentford and Isleworth
1
Reinstate the 'Charley Says' public information adverts to protect children — Petitions