The Independent emphasizes the role of quality journalism in addressing significant societal concerns, from reproductive rights to climate change and Big Tech. With a commitment to providing accessible reporting free of paywalls, they encourage public support to enable continuous coverage. In recent discussions, Baroness Harriet Harman has pushed for a ban on smartphones in schools to protect children from harmful online content. Her call comes amid concerns about the effects of online misogyny on young boys, underscoring the urgency for government action on technology regulations.
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"Baroness Harman…called on Sir Keir Starmer to ban smartphones in schools, amid mounting pressure on the government to stop tech companies from allowing harmful material on their platforms."
"...I would like to see schools actually told top down from Westminster, you have got to ban the use of smartphones in school time…"
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