Sunak's Equality Act Pledge Stirs Political Debate

Proposed changes to define sex as biological in UK law spark criticism from opposition and Scottish government.

Rishi Sunak denies accusations of stoking culture wars with the proposed Equality Act amendment.
The proposed change aims to clarify that sex refers to biological sex, impacting single-sex spaces access.
Labour and Liberal Democrats criticize the move as a distraction from pressing issues like the cost-of-living crisis.
Scottish First Minister John Swinney claims the proposal undermines the powers of the Scottish Parliament.
JK Rowling defends Kemi Badenoch against accusations of weaponizing trans rights, highlighting Labour's stance on women's rights.