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Labour Slams Tories' Phone Ban; Advocates Healthier Screen Time

7/13/2025

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Labour's education secretary slammed the Tories' phone ban in schools as mere theatrics. With the House of Lords potentially backing the proposal, Labour backbenchers are rethinking their stance. In a proactive move, Education Minister Peter Kyle is advocating for healthier online habits, suggesting screen time limits and app restrictions to shield children from harmful content and addictive behaviors.

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Labour's education secretary slammed the Tories' phone ban in schools as mere theatrics. With the House of Lords potentially backing the proposal, Labour backbenchers are rethinking their stance. In a proactive move, Education Minister Peter Kyle is advocating for healthier online habits, suggesting screen time limits and app restrictions to shield children from harmful content and addictive behaviors.