Gender ruling is welcomed by PM

A WOMAN is an “adult female”, Sir Keir Starmer has said, as he welcomed the Supreme Court’s judgment on the gender issue.

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In his first public comments since the justices’ decision on April 16, the Prime Minister yesterday said he is “really pleased” with the clarity that the court's ruling offers.

Sir Keir, who has previously said “transwomen are women”, was asked to repeat that statement, but instead said: “I think the Supreme Court has answered that question.”

Asked if that means he does not believe a transwoman is a woman, he told ITV West Country: “A woman is an adult female, and the court has made that absolutely clear.

“I actually welcome the judgment because I think it gives real clarity. It allows those that have got to draw up guidance to be really clear about what that guidance should say. So I think it’s important that we see the judgment for what it is. It’s a welcome step forward.