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Angela Rayner won't apologise for calling WPUK and LGB Alliance hate groups

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IwantToRetire · 28/06/2024 20:33

Its only a short part at the start of this section - but as so many threads have now shown, Labour clearly doesn't not have an agreed position on supporting women's sex based rights.

https://www.channel4.com/news/angela-rayner-says-she-wont-be-cowed-by-jk-rowling-when-it-comes-to-her-views-on-gender-reforms

Angela Rayner says she won’t be cowed by JK Rowling when it comes to her views on gender reforms

Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner has told this programme she won't be cowed by JK Rowling when it comes to her views on gender reforms. The Harry Potter author - who lives in Edinburgh - has accused Labour of abandoning women who want single-sex sp...

https://www.channel4.com/news/angela-rayner-says-she-wont-be-cowed-by-jk-rowling-when-it-comes-to-her-views-on-gender-reforms

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BackToLurk · 28/06/2024 23:18

WinterTrees · 28/06/2024 23:12

Angela Rayner says that 'vulnerable women are very scared by some of the language that is being used.'

Bollocks to that. I'm scared by the reality of men being able to access spaces provided for women for reasons of safety and dignity, and not being able to challenge that.

By ‘vulnerable women’ she probably means men

WinterTrees · 28/06/2024 23:12

Angela Rayner says that 'vulnerable women are very scared by some of the language that is being used.'

Bollocks to that. I'm scared by the reality of men being able to access spaces provided for women for reasons of safety and dignity, and not being able to challenge that.

CassieMaddox · 28/06/2024 23:04

The reporter put words in her mouth by asking "are you going to be cowed by JK Rowling?".

CassieMaddox · 28/06/2024 23:03

IwantToRetire · 28/06/2024 20:33

Its only a short part at the start of this section - but as so many threads have now shown, Labour clearly doesn't not have an agreed position on supporting women's sex based rights.

https://www.channel4.com/news/angela-rayner-says-she-wont-be-cowed-by-jk-rowling-when-it-comes-to-her-views-on-gender-reforms

Did you watch the video? I completely agreed with her and the click baity headline doesn't help. She says she wants to see single sex spaces safeguarded and to respond to the fears of biological women.
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zibzibara · 28/06/2024 22:53

That camera angle for the long haired bloke at the end of the segment felt very realistic. Just like being towered over and hectored in real life.

JanesLittleGirl · 28/06/2024 22:40

Christinapple · 28/06/2024 22:10

JK Rowling telling other women what to do and what to say? How feminist /s

Feminists have argued with each other since time immemorial. It's part of how we work things out.

Christinapple · 28/06/2024 22:10

JK Rowling telling other women what to do and what to say? How feminist /s