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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andrew Woodcock

‘Not acceptable’ to ask trans woman whether she has a penis, says Angela Rayner

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It is “not acceptable” for a trans woman to be asked whether she has a penis or not, Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner has said.

Ms Rayner said it could be appropriate for a trans man to be asked whether he might be pregnant ahead of medical treatment, following reports that some NHS trusts are now including the question for all patients regardless of their gender.

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