Kent council bans transgender books in children’s library section || BBC News

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Summary:

A council has removed all transgender-related books from the children's sections of its libraries, its leader has announced.

In a post on social media, Kent County Council leader Linden Kemkaran said the books were to be removed with immediate effect in a "victory for common sense in Kent".

Paul Webb, Reform UK's communities portfolio holder who oversees libraries, said the move came after a "concerned member of the public" contacted him.

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Link:

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6257p2vry3o?app-referrer=deep-link

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Date tagged:

07/04/2025, 05:39

Date published:

07/04/2025, 05:15