A POLITICIAN has pledged to continue raising awareness of the damaging effects of bullying. 

Today is the second Stand Up To Bullying Day organised by the Diana Award charity and supported by the Vodafone Foundation.

Gavin Newlands, MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire North, said he recently got an anti-bullying book produced by pupils at Gallowhill Primary School.

And the SNP man said it is important that bullying isn't tolerated under any circumstances.

He said: "We all have a role to play in helping to end bullying regardless of where it takes place.

"From the school playground to the workplace to online – bullying cannot be tolerated and must be stamped out.

"I recently bought an award winning anti-bullying book produced by pupils of Gallowhill Primary School, this is an excellent resource which informs us what we can do to help stamp out bullying."

Stand Up to Bullying Day is a campaign that not only focuses on childhood bullying but also aims to tackle intimidation in the wider community.

This year the charity is asking local organisations and individuals to make a pledge about how they will help end bullying.

Mr Newlands added: “This is a vitally important campaign to me personally and I will renew my pledge to never be a bystander when I see someone being bullied."