Draft School Guidance That Bans the Teaching of Gender Identity ‘Drifted Into Partisan Language,’ Says Labour

The shadow education secretary declined to say whether she supports the ban, instead saying the existence of transgender people should be recognised.
Draft School Guidance That Bans the Teaching of Gender Identity ‘Drifted Into Partisan Language,’ Says Labour
Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer (R) and shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson during a visit to Nursery Hill Primary School, in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England, on June 10, 2024. Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire
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Parts of a draft school guidance that said schools shouldn’t teach children about the concept of gender identity have “drifted far too much into partisan and unnecessary language,” says shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson.

She declined to say whether she would ditch the ban if Labour wins the general election, instead saying the existence of transgender people should be recognised while touring media studios on Sunday morning.