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'It's not enough to take a child's phone away': Labour Education Spokesperson Ginny Andersen explains how the party wants to reduce screentimes

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Sun, 18 Oct 2026, 3:26pm
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The Labour Party's announced plans to get kids off screens - and get them back to being kids - with better access to after-school activities, placing healthier boundaries between children and their devices, and boosting online safety measures for children.

The party says too many childhood are being spent on screens, with sport, hobbies and other activities being out of reach for many families. So they'll work with experts, educators, and young people to strike the right balance.

Labour's Education Spokesperson Ginny Andersen unpacks the plan with Tim Beveridge...

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