A third of Labour MPs are following JK Rowling on Twitter

"At least 147 of the 378 Labour parliamentarians using the social media platform, formerly known as Twitter, are following the controversial 'gender-critical' pundit's account where she regularly posts her heavily controversial opinions on trans rights. This means 36 per cent of Labour's entire parliamentary caucus follows Rowling's main account."

"The 59-year-old Harry Potter author became a central figure of the 'gender-critical' crowd after first expressing her views in 2019. She later published the essay, 'TERF Wars,' where she declared her opposition to what she described as 'new trans activism'. Since then, she has made numerous widely-criticised claims about trans people, particularly trans women."

"Health secretary Wes Streeting is among those currently following Rowling on X/Twitter. The Ilford North MP has previously faced backlash for saying he believes trans women are not women on two separate occasions and indefinitely extending a Conservative-era ban on puberty blockers for trans youngsters."

At least 147 of 378 Labour MPs using X follow JK Rowling, representing 36 percent of Labour's parliamentary caucus. Rowling became prominent in gender-critical circles after expressing views in 2019 and publishing 'TERF Wars,' where she opposed what she termed 'new trans activism.' She has since made widely-criticized claims about trans people, particularly trans women. Notable Labour figures following her include Health Secretary Wes Streeting, former leader Ed Miliband, equalities minister Bridget Philipson, and former Deputy leader Angela Rayner. By comparison, only 27 percent of Conservative MPs follow Rowling. Overall, 201 MPs across Parliament follow her account, representing 30 percent of all MPs.

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