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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Stanley Murphy-Johns

Reform backtrack on claim ‘trans-related’ library book was in children’s section

A Reform-led council has backtracked on its “trans-related” library book ban, suggesting the move is “not a change of policy” after conflicting social media posts from councillors.

Earlier this week, Kent County Council (KCC) leader Linden Kemkaran said the books were to be removed with immediate effect after a fellow Reform Councillor said he had been informed of “transgender ideologies” in the children’s section of a library.

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