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…
Former leader of the SNP in Westminster Ian Blackford told Times Radio why he believes Nicola Sturgeon’s claim that she spent no time in the kitchen and therefore didn’t see any of her husband’s purchases:
“She doesn’t have a passion for cooking.”