Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomes 'clarity' on Supreme Court gender ruling
Speaking to ITV News, the PM said he was "pleased" with the Supreme Court's ruling.
The prime minister has said he "welcomes" the Supreme Court's ruling on the legal definition of a woman, saying he is "really pleased" with the clarity it provides.
The PM declined to repeat his previous statement "transwomen are women," instead asserting: "A woman is an adult female - the court has made that absolutely clear."
Speaking to ITV News, Sir Keir Starmer said: "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," said the PM.
'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.'
Last week, following a lengthy legal process, the Supreme Court ruled the definition of a woman in law refers to the biological sex someone was born at birth.
This means transgender women with a gender recognition certificate (GRC) can be excluded from single-sex spaces if 'proportionate'.
Delivering the judgment, supreme court justices cautioned that their ruling should not be seen as a victory for either side.
Nevertheless, the verdict was hailed as such by For Women Scotland, the group who brought the legal challenge, as well as their supporters.
Equalities minister Bridget Phillipson echoed the prime minister's comments, stating the ruling means transgender women should now use male bathrooms.
Ms Phillipson is expected to update MPs on the Supreme Court's ruling on Tuesday.
Downplaying concerns raised by Labour MPs over the implications of this judgment, the equalities minister said: "I speak for the government on this issue as the minister for women and equalities.
"We have been clear as a government that we welcome the ruling from the Supreme Court.
"We welcome the clarity it brings and the importance of single-sex spaces."
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