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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Amy Gibbons

JK Rowling rounds on Labour leader after he says ‘trans women are women’

PA Wire

Sir Keir Starmer has sparked criticism from children’s author JK Rowling for saying “trans women are women” and calling for a more respectful debate on the issue.

The Labour leader backed calls to reform the Gender Recognition Act – but said existing UK law meant that transgender women can already be considered women.

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