Kevin Schofield is Politics Editor of HuffPost UK.
Peter Spooner said the remarks at PMQs - as Brianna’s mother, Esther, watched from the public gallery of the House of Commons - were “absolutely dehumanising”.Tory MPs have also broken ranks to condemn the prime minister, who has so far refused to express any remorse.
“Identities of people should not be used in that manner, and I personally feel shocked by his comments and feel he should apologise for his remarks.” In response to Sunak’s comment, Starmer hit back: “Of all the weeks to say that. When Brianna’s mother is in this chamber. Shame.“I think the role of the prime minister is to ensure that every single citizen of this country feels safe and respected and it’s a shame the prime minister doesn’t share that.”Today I met Esther Ghey, whose daughter Brianna was murdered last year.
She said: “The debate around trans issues often gets inflamed at the fringes. As politicians, it’s our job to take the heat out of such debates and focus on finding sensible ways forward, whilst ensuring those involved are treated with respect.
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