“A problem that will not go away after the vaccine has been rolled out” - warnings over effects of digital divide in Leeds

While the coronavirus pandemic has highlighted issues of digital inequality in Leeds between deprived and more affluent families, Coun Jonathan Pryor says access, or lack of, to the internet and tech equipment, such as laptops and computers, will also lead to children already at a disadvantage falling further behind and being less prepared for life and the world of work.

He praised the introduction of the Leeds Tech Angels scheme and said if it wasn’t for such initiatives and people stepping up to fill the gap - many children would struggle to learn at all.