>The trans-led charity Gendered Intelligence told PinkNews that Boris Johnson’s comment at PMQs “suggests at best ignorance, and at worst contempt for trans and non-binary people.”
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>“While we recognise that the prime minister couched his response in a call for kindness towards those who undergo transition, his reference to the ‘basic facts of biology’ recalls the worst arguments of anti-trans groups,” a spokesperson said.
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>“The Cass Review interim report, to which the prime minister was responding, says nothing about biology or the basic facts thereof. What it does say is that the current system of gender-affirming care provision in the UK is no longer fit for purpose.
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>“The prime minister’s comments do nothing to address the concerns raised by the report, but they do dehumanise trans people by reducing us to our body parts and suggesting we run counter to the ‘basic facts of biology’.”
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>Kai O’ Doherty, head of research and policy at young trans people’s charity Mermaids, stressed the importance of not attaching “so much weight to biology”.
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>“We were pleased to see the PM’s answer today included an important emphasis on ensuring we treat trans people with respect and generosity and that his latter comments were distinctly made within this context,” they told PinkNews.
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>“We believe it is in everyone’s interest to not attach so much weight to biology when discussing trans matters. Sex rights and trans rights are not at odd with one another.”
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>Veteran human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell echoed this, telling PinkNews: “Biological sex and gender identity are two different things. Both are equally valid.
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>“Boris Johnson seems to be siding with trans critics by insinuating that biology must take precedence.
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>“Despite saying that gender issues should be handled with ‘extreme sensitivity, tact, love and care’, he has not done that. He’s rejected reform of the Gender Recognition Act, which shows no love or care for the trans community. The prime minister needs to stop obstructing and start delivering on trans rights.”
Suppose we should be at least grateful he did not try to shoehorn ‘Brexit’ into it.
And by dogwhistle we mean foghorn.
Alexander Johnson is a racist, homophobic, transphobic PM.
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>The trans-led charity Gendered Intelligence told PinkNews that Boris Johnson’s comment at PMQs “suggests at best ignorance, and at worst contempt for trans and non-binary people.”
>
>“While we recognise that the prime minister couched his response in a call for kindness towards those who undergo transition, his reference to the ‘basic facts of biology’ recalls the worst arguments of anti-trans groups,” a spokesperson said.
>
>“The Cass Review interim report, to which the prime minister was responding, says nothing about biology or the basic facts thereof. What it does say is that the current system of gender-affirming care provision in the UK is no longer fit for purpose.
>
>“The prime minister’s comments do nothing to address the concerns raised by the report, but they do dehumanise trans people by reducing us to our body parts and suggesting we run counter to the ‘basic facts of biology’.”
[…]
>Kai O’ Doherty, head of research and policy at young trans people’s charity Mermaids, stressed the importance of not attaching “so much weight to biology”.
>
>“We were pleased to see the PM’s answer today included an important emphasis on ensuring we treat trans people with respect and generosity and that his latter comments were distinctly made within this context,” they told PinkNews.
>
>“We believe it is in everyone’s interest to not attach so much weight to biology when discussing trans matters. Sex rights and trans rights are not at odd with one another.”
>
>Veteran human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell echoed this, telling PinkNews: “Biological sex and gender identity are two different things. Both are equally valid.
>
>“Boris Johnson seems to be siding with trans critics by insinuating that biology must take precedence.
>
>“Despite saying that gender issues should be handled with ‘extreme sensitivity, tact, love and care’, he has not done that. He’s rejected reform of the Gender Recognition Act, which shows no love or care for the trans community. The prime minister needs to stop obstructing and start delivering on trans rights.”
Suppose we should be at least grateful he did not try to shoehorn ‘Brexit’ into it.
And by dogwhistle we mean foghorn.
Alexander Johnson is a racist, homophobic, transphobic PM.