Sir Keir Starmer has backtracked on his previous stance, claiming that Labour would “protect” single-sex spaces.
Labour’s Stance on Single-Sex Spaces
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As the gender policy debate continues, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has insisted that single-sex spaces “must be protected”.
Starmer’s Changing Stance
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Amid Labour’s general election campaign, Sir Keir Starmer has been criticised for his changing stance on numerous topics.
Protecting Spaces
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Now, the Labour leader has promised to “protect” single-sex spaces such as toilets and changing rooms.
Starmer’s Promise to Trans Community
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Sir Starmer has claimed that a Labour government would respect those who wish to change gender, but he has clarified his feelings about public spaces.
Starmer Respects Trans Community
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During a TV interview, Starmer claimed that he understood the plight of the transgender community.
Admitting Trans Distress
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Starmer said, “There are some people who don’t identify with the gender that they’re born into, they are very distressed by that” before issuing a promise.
Plans for Trans Rights
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The Labour leader also claimed that Labour would “treat everybody with respect and dignity” by not allowing a trans woman to use the women’s bathroom.
Starmer Backtracks
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Starmer, who previously claimed that “99% of women have a v*****”, backtracked on this claim with a bold statement on the issue.
Agreeing With Blair on Trans Rights
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Starmer u-turned on this recognition of trans women being ‘real’ women by agreeing with Tony Blair, claiming that “a woman has a v***** and a man has a p****”.
Single-Sex Spaces “Must Be Protected”
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Starmer insisted that single-sex spaces, such as bathrooms and changing rooms, “must be protected” before issuing his opinion on gender education in schools.
Starmer Offers Opinion on Gender Education
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Starmer claimed that the Labour Party will not allow gender to be taught in the UK’s primary schools.
Labour “Not in Favour” of Gender Education
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Starmer claimed that Labour was “not in favour of ideology being taught in our schools on gender”.
Starmer’s Constant Backtracking
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Starmer’s backtracking on a number of issues has frustrated voters. His previous comments suggested he had a more progressive definition of woman.
Changing Stance on Women
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Previously, Starmer suggested that 1% of women did not have a v*****, however, recently cited a former Labour leader on the issue.
Blair’s Definition of Women
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Starmer was asked about Tony Blair’s definition of a woman, which he claimed was an easy question to answer.
What Is Woman?
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Blair admitted he was “definitely of the school that says, biologically, a woman is with a v***** and a man is with a p****.”
Starmer Praises Blair
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Starmer was questioned on this take and praised Blair for his response, which differed to Starmer’s previous take.
Blair “Right” About Women
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The Labour leader claimed, “Yes, Tony’s right about that. He put it very well. I saw it reported, I’m not quite sure where he said it. But I agree with him on that.”
Starmer’s Controversial Stance
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Now, Starmer has promised to stand up for biological women by keeping single-sex spaces for biological women only.
Splitting the Left
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This could sway the hard-left Labour voters to think twice about Starmer in the general election on July 4.
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