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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Jamie Grierson

Reform UK plan to rip up Equality Act shocking and un-British, says Starmer

Keir Starmer on BBC Breakfast.
‘Can I just say how shocking it is that Reform are suggesting we tear up the Equality Act?’: Keir Starmer on BBC Breakfast. Photograph: BBC Breakfast

Reform UK’s plans to repeal the Equality Act are “shocking” and un-British, Keir Starmer has said, warning legislation that has provided decades of protection for women would be ripped up.

In a pre-recorded interview with BBC Breakfast, the prime minister said the legislation was British at its core and represented “basic values”, before arguing Reform wanted to send women back to the “old days” when they were not treated equally.

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