9 h. ago JAN MOIR: Why our huffy and intransigent PM is still stuck in sanctimonious lockstep with the BBC on trans rights

At PMQs on Wednesday, Sir Keir Starmer stood up to give the House and the nation his thoughts on the Supreme Court ruling on biological sex.

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17 h. ago The Guardian view on the coming papal conclave: Catholics at a crossroads | Editorial

Pope Francis’s progressive legacy rests in the hands of cardinal electors who will be juggling competing agendasIn keeping with the humble style of his papacy, Pope Francis did his best to dial down the pomp and ceremony that would mark his passing. In St Peter’s Basilica, where he now lies in state, Francis’s body rests in an unelaborate coffin and has not been placed on the traditional elevated bier. The tomb in which he will be buried is to be underground and unadorned, carrying only the plain inscription “Franciscus”, again on his instructions.The final grace notes of a remarkable papacy will add to the pathos of Saturday’s funeral, which hundreds of thousands of mourners are expected to attend. The Argentinian pope’s plain, direct style endeared him to millions of non-Catholics as well as to the faithful. But the ecclesiastical politics of what happens next, in a divided church, will be anything but straightforward. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago Mapped: Where thousands of trans rights protestors will take part in action this weekend

Thousands attended rallies in London and Edinburgh over the Easter weekend

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20 h. ago Transgender people could be treated in private NHS rooms, Wes Streeting says

The Health Secretary said there is ‘palpable anxiety’ among trans people about their rights and dignity.

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20 h. ago Pope Francis’s funeral is loaded with potential for diplomatic awkwardness

Saturday’s event will feature leaders who would not usually appear in the same roomAs world leaders head to Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday, fraught Vatican officials will be poring over logistics in an effort to avoid diplomatic awkwardness.Should Donald Trump be kept away from the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy? Or the French president, Emmanuel Macron, or Brazil’s leftist leader, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, or any Iranians that might appear? There may be relief that Vladimir Putin has said he will not attend, but will everyone expect front row seats? Continue reading...

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24 h. ago Mapped: Thousands expected to attend trans rights protests across the UK

Thousands attended rallies in London and Edinburgh over the Easter weekend

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45 h. ago Pedro Pascal shows support for transgender rights at Thunderbolts London premiere days after UK Supreme Court ruling

Pedro Pascal shows support for transgender rights at Thunderbolts London premiere days after UK Supreme Court ruling  Hindustan Times

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46 h. ago Police continue to analyse transgender rights protest footage after banner claim

Questions have been raised over whether some protesters held signs with apparent death threats.

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47 h. ago MSP defends Supreme Court ‘bigotry’ comment after claim it puts judges at risk

Maggie Chapman told a transgender rights demonstration ‘bigotry, prejudice and hatred’ had come from the UK’s top court.

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49 h. ago Donald Trump is RIGHT to ban transgender athletes from women's sports, says Martina Navratilova

Navratilova, 68, has long voiced her opposition to transgender sportspeople coming against biological females, calling them 'failed male athletes' - despite being subjected to stinging attacks.

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49 h. ago Pedro Pascal supports transgender rights with 'iconic' move at Thunderbolts premiere after UK gender ruling

The Last Of Us actor, 50, whose sister Lux came out as transgender in 2021, has been vocal in his fierce support of the community

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49 h. ago 'Protect The Dolls': Pedro Pascal protests for trans rights with t

Proceeds from the “Protect The Dolls” slogan t-shirt sales are donated to US-based charity Trans Lifeline

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49 h. ago Pedro Pascal protests for transgender rights at Thunderbolts London premiere with t

Pedro Pascal protests for transgender rights at Thunderbolts London premiere with t-shirt of the moment  Yahoo News Canada

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50 h. ago Trans rights rally placards should be investigated by Met, policing minister says

Placards carried at a trans rights protest in London over the weekend should be investigated by the Metropolitan Police, the policing minister has said.

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51 h. ago Pedro Pascal supports transgender rights at 'Thunderbolts' London premiere

Pedro Pascal supports transgender rights at 'Thunderbolts' London premiere  Times of India

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56 h. ago Pedro Pascal Advocates For Trans Rights At 'Thunderbolts' London Premiere With "Protect The Dolls" T

Pedro Pascal Advocates For Trans Rights At 'Thunderbolts' London Premiere With "Protect The Dolls" T-Shirt  Deadline

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66 h. ago Sir Keir Starmer backtracks on ‘trans women are women’ comment following court ruling

The Prime Minister had previously been an outspoken supporter of trans rights

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67 h. ago Harry Potter star Sean Biggerstaff brands JK Rowling a 'bigot' over trans views in wake of Supreme Court ruling

Actor is latest star of film series to criticise author over her views on transgender rights

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3 d. ago “This Was More Than A Protest”: London’s Powerful Trans Rights Rally In 60 Photographs

“This Was More Than A Protest”: London’s Powerful Trans Rights Rally In 60 Photographs  Vogue

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3 d. ago Starmer says he is ‘really pleased’ supreme court has given ‘much

Prime minister says he thinks court’s decision has given a ‘much clearer position for those drawing up guidance’Keir Starmer has been under pressure for days to comment on the supreme court ruling, particularly from the rightwing papers. Yesterday the Daily Mail even splashed on a story saying he “must break his silence”. His opponents want to embarrass him over the issue because of his past comments supporting more rights for trans people, including one interview when he said it was “not right” to say only women have a cervix.This morning, in interviews during a school visit in Bath, Starmer said he was “really pleased” the supreme court had clarified the law on the definition of a woman. He told the BBC:I welcome the decision of the supreme court, which has given us clarity, much-needed clarity, and I think for those that are now drawing up guidance, it’s a much clearer position.So I’m really pleased that the court has now clarified the position.I think the supreme court has answe...

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