New Health Secretary James Murray was challenged on his stated belief that “trans women are women” on the morning round today. He explained that his view has changed because he has “thought about this question“:
“I have changed what I would say. I wouldn’t say that phrase anymore. Over the last few years a lot of us have thought about this question in some detail…
The Supreme Court has obviously ruled very clearly that biological sex is what matters is what matters when it comes to the Equality Act and determining the importance of single sex spaces…
I believe that single-sex spaces should be protected on the basis of sex, on the basis of biological sex, whilst at the same time believing in dignity for trans people. Single sex spaces within the NHS need to protected on the basis of sex.”
The powers of thought that a Supreme Court ruling can inspire are amazing…
Asked by Lobby hacks about his past comments on Trump (“any UK politician who gave Trump the time of day should be ashamed right now”) Burnham was blithe:
“Politicians say things throughout their career, but now the important thing is to focus on the moment you are in.”
Were it so easy…