Dylan Tippetts, one of Labour's few transgender councillors, resigned, criticizing the party's disregard for trans rights following a UK supreme court ruling defining 'woman' as a biological term. Tippetts, now an independent, expressed concerns that Labour's stance has regressed transgender rights significantly. The recent court decision has stirred anxiety within the transgender community, as it restricts access to services aligned with their gender identity. In response, 14 national LGBTQ+ charities have urged Labour leader Keir Starmer to engage in urgent discussions regarding the implications of these changes on trans individuals' rights.
Dylan Tippetts announced his resignation from Labour, claiming the party fails to support the rights of transgender individuals, stating it has taken LGBT rights back decades.
The UK supreme court ruled that 'woman' and 'sex' in the Equality Act 2010 apply only to biological women, prompting concern among the transgender community.
Keir Starmer welcomed the Supreme Courtâs ruling for its clarity on biological sex, a statement that deeply concerned LGBTQ+ advocates and intensified calls for dialogue.
14 LGBTQ+ charities reached out to Starmer, expressing urgent need to address a crisis for transgender rights sparked by recent legal and political developments.
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