Sunak reinforces traditional gender norms in speech at Conservative Party Conference
Rishi Sunak, the Prime Minister, made a bold statement at the Conservative Party Conference, asserting that "a woman is a woman" and rejecting the idea of choosing one's gender identity. Sunak argued for the importance of parents knowing what their children are being taught about relationships in schools, and for patients to understand the language used by hospitals when referring to men and women. He received enthusiastic applause and cheers from the Tory delegates in attendance.
Labour dismisses Sunak's speech as an attempt to distract from government failures
Labour's Pat McFadden MP criticized Sunak's speech, describing it as a desperate attempt to reset his weak leadership and a government that has divided the country. McFadden argued that the Tories have let Britain down for too long, and that their failures cannot be the source of change. He warned that the damage caused by another five years of Tory rule would be unbearable for working people.
New transport investment and changes to education
In his speech, Sunak also announced the cancellation of the HS2 leg to Manchester, pledging instead to invest £36 billion in public transport across the Midlands and the North. Additionally, he proposed raising the legal age for buying cigarettes to 14, and replacing A-Levels with a new qualification that combines them with vocational T-Levels. Sunak further promised tax cuts once inflation decreases, and vowed to prevent asylum seekers from reaching Britain at any cost.
