MP Mark Lazarowicz wants UK sunbed ban

CITY politician Mark Lazarowicz has called for a UK ban on sunbeds for under-18s.

The Edinburgh North and Leith MP wants Westminster to follow Scotland's lead on the ban.

He said: "I was shocked to hear how dangerous sunbeds can be to children's health and how many under-18s seem to be using them.

"The number of people in the UK diagnosed with skin cancer is rising faster than any other cancer."

The Scottish Parliament voted to ban the sale or hire of a sunbed to anyone aged under 18 in 2008.