Labour Divided Over Permanent Puberty Blocker Ban

Health Secretary Wes Streeting faces backlash from party MPs, citing concerns over trans youth care and safety.

Wes Streeting defends the ban, referencing insufficient evidence on the safety of puberty blockers for gender dysphoria.
Labour MPs Stella Creasy, Nadia Whittome, and Zarah Sultana publicly oppose the ban, advocating for better research and evidence-based care.
The Cass Review recommended caution, urging more research on the long-term impact of puberty blockers.
The ban, initially imposed by the previous Conservative government, is being challenged in the High Court.
LGBT+ Labour urges the government to prioritize the mental and physical wellbeing of trans youth and provide a clear timetable for clinical trials.