Starmer U-turns on Gender Identity Following Supreme Court Ruling

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has publicly altered his position on gender identity, confirming that he no longer believes trans women are women. The change comes in the wake of a significant Supreme Court ruling which stated that, for the purposes of the Equality Act, the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex.

'A woman is an adult female - the court has made that clear'@Keir_Starmer is asked whether he thinks a trans woman is a woman, after a Supreme Court ruling on the issue last week https://t.co/WymKuGhhxj pic.twitter.com/wYuYl7SSSx

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In 2022, Starmer had said to The Times, “A woman is a female adult, and in addition to that trans women are women, and that is not just my view — that is actually the law.” However, following the court’s recent clarification, Starmer has shifted his stance. His official spokesman, when asked directly if the Prime Minister still believed that a trans woman was a woman, replied: “No.”

 

 

Starmer himself expressed satisfaction with the legal outcome. “I think the Supreme Court has answered that question,” he said when asked if he would still describe trans women as women. Speaking to ITV West Country, he reiterated, “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. It’s real clarity in an area where we did need clarity — I’m pleased it’s come about. We need to … make sure that we now ensure that all guidance is in the right place according to that judgment.”

 

The ruling has reignited a long-standing debate over gender identity and women’s rights within the Labour Party and across the UK political spectrum. Starmer has been repeatedly questioned about his views since becoming Labour leader, particularly as public concern over the implications for single-sex spaces has grown. In a 2023 interview with The Sunday Times, he remarked that for “99.9%” of women “of course they haven’t got a penis.”

 

Later that year, on BBC Radio 5 Live, he said, “Firstly, a woman is an adult female, so let’s clear that one up.” In April 2024, he affirmed support for former Labour MP Rosie Duffield’s statement that “only women have a cervix,” telling ITV, “Biologically, she of course is right about that.”

 

Bridget Phillipson, Minister for Women and Equalities and the current Education Secretary, also voiced support for the ruling while carefully navigating the issue of practical application. “That should be on the basis of biological sex. That would apply right across the board to all single-sex provision,” she said on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme. She promised updated guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission to help organisations implement the ruling.

 

Though Phillipson stopped short of explicitly stating that trans women should use male toilets, her comments indicated a shift in the government's stance. “Many businesses have moved towards unisex provision, or separate cubicles that can be used by anyone … going to your local café, a local family café, chances are you’ll have one cubicle that’s self-contained, that can be used by anyone,” she explained.

 

Phillipson also reflected on her own experience managing a women’s refuge before becoming an MP. “I know more than most how important it is that women — especially those who have experienced male violence, sexual violence and trauma — are able to access safe, therapeutic spaces,” she said. “I think it is important and welcome that the Supreme Court have put beyond doubt that providers can make sure that’s done on the basis of biological sex, because I do believe it is important that when … women have experienced abuse, male violence, that they are able to heal.”

 

In response to growing unrest from activists, some of whom vandalized statues in Parliament Square and carried threatening placards, Phillipson condemned the protests as “completely unacceptable.” Meanwhile, WhatsApp messages leaked over the weekend revealed that some senior Labour figures, including Dame Angela Eagle and Sir Chris Bryant, are critical of the ruling.

 

Despite internal divisions, the Prime Minister’s spokesperson stated that all government departments, public institutions, and private entities must now comply with the court’s decision. “We’ve been clear: when it comes to sport, biology matters,” he added.

 

Phillipson is expected to address Parliament soon to give MPs the opportunity to debate the implications of the Supreme Court judgment, which she acknowledged carries “far-reaching” consequences for everything from toilets and changing rooms to hospitals and rape crisis centres.

 

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[sammieuk1]

Duplicitous turd' the worst PM' in the UK's history! lie lie lie is all the Alli' fiddler can do  🤔

[JonnyF]

The guy is a weather vane. 

 

Totally spineless.

 

Stands for nothing. Or sometimes everything. Total clown. 

 

[frank83628]

Totally useless weak man, panders for votes. 

[jippytum]

He took his time to do so. Another sign of his weakness.  Took a week to accept the court verdict. 

[Sydebolle]

Go with the flow; Cameron's second legislature was secured over his referendum promise on the subject of Brexit which he vehemently rejected before. 

Politicians are like sunflowers, turning their heads wherever the sun shines. 

Next please; this Stramer follow is no different otherwise he would not occupy Downing Street 10 - questions here are only two-fold:
- for how long will the UK be seeing Stramer goofing around?
- what is next; i.e. after Stramer?

 

[James105]

Imagine being a grown man in your 50s and needing to be told by a court what a woman is.  Absolute clown.  

[WDSmart]

The UK Supreme Court's ruling that "...the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex" is incorrect. Biological sex is not just two distinct genders; it is a range of gender qualities. Their ruling should be labeled as based on "legislatively defined sex." 🤨

[Watawattana]

3 hours ago, sammieuk1 said:

lie lie lie is all the Alli' fiddler can do

I don't support any of the UK's political parties for very many reasons which I won't bore people with just now (maybe later 😂).   But I would like to see independent statistics on the lying percentage comparing Stanmer and BoJo...

[Chomper Higgot]

3 hours ago, JonnyF said:

The guy is a weather vane. 

 

Totally spineless.

 

Stands for nothing. Or sometimes everything. Total clown. 

 

 

A Government that obeys court rulings, that’s not something you’ve ever supported.

[JonnyF]

1 hour ago, Chomper Higgot said:

A Government that obeys court rulings, that’s not something you’ve ever supported.

 

A court ruling didn't say 99.9% of women haven't got a penis. Starmer did. The complete melt. 😃

 

https://news.sky.com/story/keir-starmer-says-99-9-of-women-havent-got-a-penis-as-he-faces-questions-over-trans-rights-12848438

[digger70]

4 hours ago, WDSmart said:

The UK Supreme Court's ruling that "...the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex" is incorrect. Biological sex is not just two distinct genders; it is a range of gender qualities. Their ruling should be labeled as based on "legislatively defined sex." 🤨

The legal definition of a woman/man is based on biological sex is Correct .

No matter what one want's to be  that can Never change.

If one is born as a Male or Female  they can pretend / Wannabe a Female / Male   But .they can't change their Biological make up chromosomes 

 

 IF A person with a gender recognition certificate has legally changed their sex for the purposes of the Equality Act.   that should Not be allowed 

One week a Male, Next week a Female ,the week after Identify as a Cow the week after as a Donkey What's next , Anything one wants to be . 

Get Real .   🙏

 

[SunnyinBangrak]

UKs worst and weakest ever PM. Blair is now 2nd. Callaghan 3rd

[WDSmart]

1 minute ago, digger70 said:

The legal definition of a woman/man is based on biological sex is Correct .

No matter what one want's to be  that can Never change.

If one is born as a Male or Female  they can pretend / Wannabe a Female / Male   But .they can't change their Biological make up chromosomes 

 

 IF A person with a gender recognition certificate has legally changed their sex for the purposes of the Equality Act.   that should Not be allowed 

One week a Male, Next week a Female ,the week after Identify as a Cow the week after as a Donkey What's next , Anything one wants to be . 

Get Real .   🙏

 

No, now in the UK, the legal definition of a woman/man is NOT based on "biological sex." It's based on a legal mandate.
My prediction is that the legal definition will be changed in the future. 
Some people are not born primarily male or female. Some have mixed chromosomes, will later develop mixed hormones, and a very few are even born with mixed genitalia. 
Trans people do not flip back and forth between claiming to be male and then female. They think long and hard about this before they come to a conclusion. They know how controversial (and dangerous!) such a declaration will be.
I'm not suggesting trans females should be allowed to participate in women's sports, or trans males in men's sports. What I'm suggesting is that trans people should not be ignored and treated as if it's just some whim of theirs. Many of them have a very solid BIOLOGICAL basis for their claims, even if now, in the UK, they have no LEGAL basis. 
 

[CygnusX1]

Latest video on "Andrew Gold Heretics" YouTube channel is a wonderful, very amusing summary of Starmer's Trans U-Turn.