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Sir Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister, has had a shift in his stance regarding transgender women being considered women. Following a recent ruling by the UK Supreme Court, which stated that a woman is defined by biological sex under equalities law, it was revealed that Sir Keir no longer believes transgender women are women. His official spokesman emphasized that the court’s judgment clearly states that a woman is a biological woman when interpreting the Equality Act.
The spokesperson reiterated that the Labour government has consistently maintained the protection of single-sex spaces in law. The ruling further enforces that individuals born male but identify as female do not have the right to access spaces or services designated for women-only. This means that transgender women with a gender recognition certificate (GRC) may be excluded from single-sex spaces if deemed “proportionate.”
Despite his previous statements in support of trans rights, Sir Keir had notably shifted his position, aligning with the recent court ruling. While the Prime Minister had previously affirmed the dignity and respect to be accorded to trans women, his current stance reflects a stricter interpretation of gender identity. This development has raised concerns among some Labour MPs, especially those who have advocated for trans rights, highlighting the potential for internal debate within the party on this contentious issue
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