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  "path": "/uk/2026/06/16/social-media-ban-punishes-disabled-kids/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-06-16T17:32:37.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.thecanary.co",
  "tags": [
    "Analysis",
    "UK",
    "disability",
    "Labour Party",
    "Rachel Charlton-Dailey"
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  "textContent": "Charities and campaigners have warned that Keir Starmer’s plan to ban under-16s from social media will isolate disabled and LGBTQ+ children. This week, Labour prime minister announced new legislation to stop children from accessing apps like Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok, X and YouTube. The ban will take effect in Spring 2027 and restrict livestreams and ‘stranger […]\n\nBy Rachel Charlton-Dailey",
  "title": "Campaigners warn Starmer’s social media ban will harm disabled kids"
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