'Ideological madness!' Labour fails to stop left-wing councils defying trans rules after fury erupts

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Labour has failed to stop a series of left-wing London councils defying new trans guidance which looks to protect women's spaces.Last week, six Labour, Green and Liberal Democrat-led authorities pledged to flout the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) guidance and keep their services "inclusive".Lambeth, Hackney, Haringey, Lewisham, Southwark and Waltham Forest councils all said the guidance was "harmful to the rights of trans people", adding that enforcing the rules would put staff in an "impossible position".But the six authorities have not faced any pushback from the Government, according to the Telegraph.The Tories have now urged Andy Burnham to "show some leadership" and "send a message" to groups flouting the rules.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Women's groups have also called on Bridget Phillipson, Equalities Minister, to "use her authority" and make rebel councils fall in line.While Suella Braverman, Reform UK's Equality Spokeswoman, has said her party would do...

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