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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Geraldine Scott

Tory MP coming out as trans should prompt more ‘respectful’ conversations

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The outpouring of love for Tory MP Jamie Wallis after he came out as transgender should prompt a “respectful” conversation among Conservatives over the issue, one of the party’s LGBT leaders has said.

Andrew Boff, a patron of the LGBT+ Conservatives group and member of the London Assembly, said it had been “wonderful” to see the support from across the spectrum for Mr Wallis after he revealed on Wednesday that he wanted to transition.

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