Sir Keir Starmer has finally broken his silence on the Supreme Court’s landmark gender ruling.
The Prime Minister, who came under fire after previously being unable to admit women cannot have penises, this morning spoke about the Supreme Court’s decision to rule the terms “woman” and “sex” in the Equality Act 2010 “refer to a biological woman and biological sex”.
When pushed on whether he believed a trans woman was a woman following the court’s decision, the Prime Minister said “a woman is an adult female”.
Starmer told ITV: “I think the Supreme Court has answered that question.”
He added: “A woman is an adult female, and the court has made that absolutely clear.
“I actually welcome the judgment because I think it gives real clarity.
“It allows those that have got to draw up guidance to be really clear about what that guidance should say.
“So I think it’s important that we see the judgment for what it is. It’s a welcome step forward.
“It’s real clarity in an area where we did need clarity, I’m pleased it’s come about.
“We need to move and make sure that we now ensure that all guidance is in the right place according to that judgment.”
The Prime Minister later expressed his delight in the UK’s highest court setting out a clear position.
Speaking to the BBC during a visit to a school in South West England, Starmer said: “I welcome the decision of the Supreme Court, which has given us clarity, much-needed clarity, and I think for those that are now drawing up guidance, it’s a much clearer position.
“So I’m really pleased that the court has now clarified the position. We can move on from there and I think that’s been very helpful, and I would welcome that.”