Liberal Democrats to vote on single-sex space policy

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 21 Sept, 18:44

Liberal Democrat members will vote on whether to change guidance on single-sex spaces.

The Liberal Democratic party is holding a conference vote on motions related to single-sex spaces and trans rights. Leader Ed Davey has said he backs activists who pushed for the vote. The party's sex-based activist group Liberal Voice for Women has expressed concern about the proposed changes.

How it is being reported

• Lib Dems reject ‘discriminatory and unworkable’ EHRC guidance on transgender peopleThe Guardian · 21 Sept, 19:58
• Lib Dems embroiled in new trans rights row as leader Ed Davey says he backs conference vote on scrapping protection for women-only spacesDaily Mail · 21 Sept, 13:40
• Ed Davey faces 'toxic culture war row' as Lib Dems to debate 'trans women are women' motionGB News · 21 Sept, 08:08

In this story: Ed Davey · Liberal Democrats · Liberal Voice for Women · Brighton

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