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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rebecca Speare-Cole

Join the 21st century, says Eddie Izzard after MPs’ ‘transphobic’ comments

PA Wire

Eddie Izzard has told people to “join the 21st century” after two MPs made “transphobic” comments about the comedian, who is campaigning to become a Labour election candidate.

The 60-year-old launched her bid this month to become Sheffield Central’s MP after the constituency’s incumbent, Paul Blomfield, announced he would be standing down at the next general election.

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