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PM vows to intervene on school 'sibling ban' row

PM vows to intervene on school 'sibling ban' row
BBC England Friday 16 October 2026, 05:13 UTC 1 min read
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A family with a disabled child say a "sibling ban" prevents them attending milestone events.

A family with a disabled child say a "sibling ban" prevents them attending milestone events.
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