Trans women can be excluded from some “women-only” spaces, Keir Starmer’s team said today. A spokesperson for the Labour leader was pressed on his position after MP Rosie Duffield said she had decided to stay away from party conference, citing threats of violence over her comments on transgender rights. The spokesperson confirmed the party had not changed from their manifesto position and said he had “no reason” to expect it would change. Asked if trans women should be allowed in all public spaces, he told journalists: “Our position on this hasn’t changed. Earlier in the briefing, the spokesman was also asked about Duffield missing conference over concerns for her safety and added: “Rosie Duffield has set out her position in terms of conference.

Source: Huffington Post September 22, 2021 13:58 UTC