PinkNews had that interview with Penny Mordaunt when the consultation was launched as well, didn't they?
Q. There’s been a substantial amount of controversy, in terms of the backlash from some feminist groups. What does the government make of some of the concerns that have been raised?
A. We’re listening to everyone. The starting point for this is that trans people need to be supported and we need to ensure the processes that are there when they’re going through a transition are there to support them and not add to their stresses.
Trans women are women, that is the starting point for this consultation.
Of course we listen to all groups, and women’s groups in particular.
What we need is a very pragmatic approach to this where everyone is respected, where there is empathy for everyone’s position.
We will get the best results from this consultation if it is done in that environment with people being sensible, people looking at the facts and not making things up, and ensuring people are respected.
www.pinknews.co.uk/2018/07/03/penny-mordaunt-interview-gender-recognition-act/
A little while later, we now see that Penny has refused to meet with women's groups and hasn't done anything about the fact that women are being obstructed from participating in the democratic process.