Tories call for classroom phone ban after admitting their guidance hasn’t worked

The shadow education secretary has described the proposal as a ‘no-brainer’ - (Getty)

The Tory Party is calling for a ban on phones in schools, after admitting guidance issued under former prime minister Rishi Sunak hasn’t worked.

The Conservatives are expected to push for MPs to be given a vote on banning the devices in schools this week, by attempting to amend Labour’s Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill to include the ban.