Miriam Cates says she is growing increasingly concerned about the mental wellbeing of children.

Speaking on GB News, the Conservative MP said she is of the opinion that social media is to blame.

She claimed lockdown has exacerbated the issue further, but measures such as restricting social media use amongst youngsters should be considered.

“Levels of anxiety and depression are quite significant reasons for children not going into school”, she said.

“I think there is a strong link with social media. If you look at the Anglo Sphere from 2010, teenage mental health has collapsed.

“The only obvious reason is social media. We need to address this key issue which is ruining children’s mental health.

“It’s meaning they can be bullied at home as well as school. We need to consider whether we ban social media for kids.”