British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s attempt to promote a ban on mobile phones in schools in his country was widely mocked on social media, and faced criticism from political opponents.”

In a 50-second video posted on X, Sunak mimicked the interruption caused by his phone’s continuous ringing, demonstrating how mobile phones can distract students during classes. In the video shared on social media platforms, X was heard saying, “Nearly three-quarters of middle school students claimed that their studies were hindered due to the phone.”

We know that they distract in class and become a cause of mischief in schools. Many schools have already imposed restrictions on them, creating a safe and conducive learning environment for their students. Now, we are publishing new guidelines to assist other schools as well. They also need such support. We are ensuring that our children receive the education they deserve,” he continued.

Despite expectations, the video failed to receive the desired feedback. Social media users criticized it as ‘disrespectful’ and compared the acting skills to that of a ‘high school drama’ student rather than appreciating the performance.

The Labour Party capitalized on the situation by releasing a parody video. The video humorously portrayed Sunak checking his phone, highlighting satirical information about the UK economic downturn, NHS waiting lists, and immigration issues.

The UK government has announced new guidelines for schools with the aim of ‘reducing disruption’ and ‘enhancing behavior.’ Education Secretary Gillian Keegan emphasized the immediate need to ‘reset’ the ‘stability’ and ‘social standards’ regarding the use of phones in schools.

The guidelines propose flexibility in implementing a ban on phones in schools, including options such as leaving phones at home, surrendering them upon arrival, or storing them in secure lockers, provided they are not used or heard.