Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:16pm on 07 Feb 2024,Wednesday International
UK PM Rishi Sunak draws backlash for making a political jab about transgender issues directed at Labour leader Keir Starmer during Prime Minister's Questions. The comment occurred while Esther Ghey, mother of murdered trans teen Brianna Ghey, attended the session. Sunak accused Starmer of breaking promises on defining a woman, prompting criticism for insensitivity. Despite calls for an apology, Sunak's press secretary denies the remark being transphobic. Opposition politicians condemn the incident, with Labour's Ben Bradshaw calling Sunak's comments "disgusting." Stonewall charity demands an unreserved apology from the prime minister.
