South Lanarkshire’s education committee has been urged by Joani Reid MP to give schools “the power, authority and all necessary encouragement” to ban smartphones. ‌

The East Kilbride and Strathaven MP is campaigning for a complete ban of smartphones in schools to protect children from the negative impact of social media. ‌

The Labour politician has demanded that the Scottish and UK governments act now to protect children from cyberbullying, social anxiety, depression, and exposure to content that is not age appropriate. ‌

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