'MPs must act to save young drivers lives' in @guardian @GdnPolitics @guardianopinion theguardian.com/world/2024/m… I am delighted that so many academics and experts have supported this letter - the ten who's names were published, plus the many others who support it. They are experts in criminology, law, medicine, psychology, public health, and transport safety: all disciplines which impact directly on young driver safety. The evidence for Graduated Driving Licensing #GDL is strong and has been available for many years, and I hope politicians will listen to the experts and act.  Graduated Driving Licensing was first debated in the House of Commons in 1993, and Alice, my (forever) 12 year old daughter was killed in a young driver crash in 2008. Had politicians acted before then, or over the decades since, and not simply debated, Alice might very well be looking forward to her 28th birthday this year. Between 20 - 40% of other bereaved parents might still have their children (young adults) alive today too. Politicians need to decide whether they will continue to ignore the evidence and calls from parents, or finally take action. @Keir_Starmer @RishiSunak @Mark_J_Harper @LouHaigh @Bill_Esterson @AnthonyBrowneMP @GuyOpperman @EdwardJDavey @CarolineLucas @StephenFlynnSNP @FabianLeedsNE @HollyLynch5 @JudithCummins Thank you to: @LuffJo @sjblakemore @elizabethcbox @LisaDorn @ProfKevinFenton @drpamhardy @NealeKinnear @ProfKyd @AndrewMorris203 @charliemuss @timnutbeam @ProfRichRowe @AlanTapp @ianwalker @roadspolicing @FPH @RCSEd @ITSLeeds @lborouniversity and everyone else not on @X This is 12 year old Alice