Thread by @LabWomenDec

Women’s rights should be at the heart of the Labour movement. We firmly reject the allegations that women’s and LGB rights groups advocating for our sex-based rights are transphobic or hateful.

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Without an understanding that sexism, homophobia and lesbophobia are inequalities based on sex, the Labour Party cannot work for a fairer society for all.

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We recognise that trans people are affected by discrimination in many areas of life, and we condemn this, as we condemn all violence and discrimination against any group.

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We call for all Labour members to support women @WPUK and LGB people @AllianceLGB organising for their rights, and engaging in what must be a full debate about policy and law pertaining to sex.

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The Labour Party has a duty under the EA 2010 to uphold the rights of all members who have a protected characteristic, and to foster good relations between members with different protected characteristics.

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There is also an unequivocal manifesto commitment to upholding women's sex based rights. We call on all Labour members and supporters to support the Labour Women’s Declaration, and call on our leadership to allow free and fair discourse...

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...on these crucial issues.

Over 3,500 people have signed our Declaration, including MSPs and scores of councillors. We will not be intimidated.

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