JK Rowling criticizes Labour's gender stance and calls new Women Minister's views 'nonsensical'

Rowling's Critique

Author JK Rowling launched a scathing critique of Labour's gender stance, specifically targeting the views of the new Women and Equalities Minister, branding them as "nonsensical."

Controversial Interview

Rowling brought attention to a 2022 interview where Anneliese Dodds, the Women and Equalities Minister, struggled to define what constitutes a woman, sparking further debate.

The MP mentioned on Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour that there are "different definitions legally around what a woman actually is," but when pressed for clarity, she responded, "I think it does depend what the context is."

Rowling's Response

Rowling shared the interview exchange online, revealing that Dodds' office sent her the transcript after she publicly criticized the Minister's evasiveness on the program. Rowling expressed her disbelief at the responses, implying that seeing them in print did not make them any less confusing.

Previously, the writer had accused Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer of neglecting women's rights in the transgender debate, adding to the ongoing discourse within the party.