"the UK health secretary said the government was looking to create "third spaces" for trans women, away from female single-sex facilities such as toilets and changing rooms. "I know there will be lots of people, probably some Mumsnet users, and there'll be lots of people in the LGBT community and allies who would say that that's outrageous," he said. "I'm trying to find a way through on this that maybe not everyone loves but can live with and treats people with dignity and respect.""
"He added that he was looking to "find a way to make sure that trans women are [in] a space that is dignified and safe and inclusive for them, that doesn't impact on women's sex-based rights and spaces". Streeting's comments came shortly after he vowed to ensure the "equality, dignity, safety and inclusion" of trans people. Speaking at the NHS LGBT+ Annual Conference earlier last week, the MP for Ilford North said:"
Wes Streeting faces accusations of promoting "trans segregation" after proposing "third spaces" for trans women positioned away from female single-sex facilities such as toilets and changing rooms. The proposal is presented as an attempt to balance dignity and safety for trans women with protection of women's sex-based rights and spaces. The proposal followed a stated commitment to ensuring equality, dignity, safety and inclusion for trans people. The MP's past comments, including stating that trans women are not real women, have drawn previous criticism. Online responses questioned logistical feasibility and condemned the idea as harmful.
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