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A proposed ban on social media for under-16s risks cutting off a vital "lifeline for friendship" for disabled children, campaigners warn. Labour leader Keir Starmer announced the policy on Monday, covering major platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Activists like Lucy Edwards, a blind broadcaster, say they rely on online connections for essential support and role models.
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