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    Sunak seeks to tackle ‘confusion’ on gender while Starmer goes on defence

    by Claudia Savage Jun 02, 2024 3 minutes

    Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will vow to amend equality laws to prevent “confusion” on sex and gender, while Sir Keir Starmer will focus on defence as the General Election campaign enters its second full week.

    The Conservatives have pledged to change the Equality Act to define the protected characteristic of sex as “biological sex”.

    They claim the change will make it simpler for service providers for women and girls, such as those running sessions for domestic abuse

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