Labour frontbencher calls for apology
David Tennant has come under fire for telling government minister Kemi Badenoch to "shut up" over her trans views. Labour frontbencher Wes Streeting condemned Tennant's comments and called for an apology, stating that it is not right for men to silence women.
Labour's stance on women's rights
Labour has been embroiled in a heated debate over trans and women's rights, with accusations of abandonment from figures like JK Rowling. The party has faced internal divisions on issues such as access to women's facilities, leading to a collective failure in addressing the concerns of both sides.
Support for Rosie Duffield
Labour's Rosie Duffield has faced intimidation and abuse for speaking out on women's rights, prompting concerns for her safety during the election campaign. Wes Streeting expressed solidarity with Duffield and condemned the mistreatment she has endured.
Clash over access to facilities
The party has struggled to reconcile differing views on whether only biological women should use women's facilities. Wes Streeting emphasized the importance of ensuring that facilities are sex-based to avoid discomfort for women.
