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Wales won't ban mobile phones in schools, first minister says
Key takeaways
- Elliw Gwawr Wales political correspondent Getty Images.
- In England, the UK government intends to pass a law so that schools must ensure schools are free of smartphones during the day.
- Speaking at the Urdd Eisteddfod in Anglesey, ap Iorwerth said his Plaid Cymru Welsh government will instead "empower schools" to make their own decisions.
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Elliw Gwawr Wales political correspondent Getty Images. A new law for England is expected to ensure schools are free of smartphones during the day There will not be a Wales-wide ban on mobile phones in schools, First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth has said.
In England, the UK government intends to pass a law so that schools must ensure schools are free of smartphones during the day.
Speaking at the Urdd Eisteddfod in Anglesey, ap Iorwerth said his Plaid Cymru Welsh government will instead "empower schools" to make their own decisions.
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