THE death of a teacher earlier this year who suffered from cancer caused by asbestos has sparked a nationwide campaign to remove the deadly building material from thousands of schools.

Sue Stephens died on June 26 from mesothelioma which her daughter Lucie believes was caused after working for more than three decades in several schools that harboured the insulation material.

Lucie has now launched a petition demanding Education Secretary Justine Greening implement the removal of asbestos in all schools.