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Evening Standard
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Rachael Burford

Chancellor Jeremy Hunts says tearing children away from phone screens is ‘nightmare’

The Chancellor has described the “nightmare” he has tearing his children away from their phone and iPad screens as plans for a ban on mobiles in the classroom were expected to be announced.

Jeremy Hunt on Tuesday said the devices are "so addictive" and blamed them for distracting his three children at home.

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