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Too many people are intolerant of others when discussing trans rights – Starmer

Labour will continue to “defend women’s rights” as it has done for a “long, long time”, Sir Keir Starmer said, as he continued to grapple with his party’s position on trans rights. Sir Keir, speaking during his regular phone-in on LBC radio, was ...

28 Mar 2022 at 11:55

JK Rowling responds after Putin ‘references her in speech about cancel culture’

JK Rowling has responded to Vladimir Putin after he reportedly referenced her during a speech condemning “cancel culture” in the West. Multiple media outlets reported the Russia president said the Harry Potter author had been cancelled “because ...

25 Mar 2022 at 16:25

‘Justice coming for every baby’ – Ockenden families react to report

The families affected by the UK’s biggest maternity scandal have said “justice is coming for every baby”. Many babies’ deaths could have been prevented at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, but there are also parents, such as the Rev ...

30 Mar 2022 at 16:55

Scotland

Tory manifesto backs women-only spaces in schools and swimming pools

The Scottish Conservatives have outlined support for women-only spaces in areas such as schools, parks and swimming pools as part of their local government manifesto. Meghan Gallacher, the party’s spokeswoman on gender reform, said the ...

06 Apr 2022 at 12:25

Asking about genitalia ‘debases’ discussion on trans rights – Rayner

It is not acceptable to ask people about their genitalia in the discussion on trans rights, Labour’s deputy leader has said. Angela Rayner has urged that the discussion of issues relating to gender identity is taken off social media ...

29 Mar 2022 at 10:55

Police take no action over tweet that revealed JK Rowling’s home

A tweet posted by trans activists targeting JK Rowling will not be treated as criminal, Police Scotland have said. The Harry Potter author contacted officers after campaigners posted a photograph of her Edinburgh house in November ...

17 Jan 2022 at 13:26

JK Rowling working with police after receiving threat following Rushdie tweet

JK Rowling has said she is working with the police after receiving a potential threat from a Twitter user following her reaction tweet to Sir Salman Rushdie’s attack in New York. The Harry Potter author, 57, shared screenshots to ...

13 Aug 2022 at 16:21

Football

Hearts boost their defensive options

Hearts have added two new defenders to their squad after announcing the signings of Lewis Neilson and Kye Rowles on Thursday. Australia international Rowles, 23, and 19-year-old Neilson have joined the Tynecastle club on ...

09 Jun 2022 at 15:03

JK Rowling to feature in Harry Potter special, but only in archive footage

JK Rowling is to feature in the Harry Potter 20th reunion special, but only in archive video clips. The HBO Max special, Return To Hogwarts, sees former child stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson reunite ...

29 Dec 2021 at 20:25

Movies

Jon Stewart says he did not accuse JK Rowling of antisemitism

Former US talk show host Jon Stewart says comments he made about the Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone film were meant to be “light-hearted” and he was not accusing author JK Rowling of antisemitism. The ...

05 Jan 2022 at 22:25

Former US talk show host Jon Stewart accuses JK Rowling of anti-Semitism

Former US talk show host Jon Stewart has hit out at JK Rowling for the “anti-Semitic” imagery used in the film Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. The comedian said it was “so weird” that people had not ...

05 Jan 2022 at 06:55

Shutting down JK Rowling is wrong way to win trans rights, says Wes Streeting

Shutting JK Rowling down is not the way to win hearts and minds in the battle for trans rights, shadow health secretary Wes Streeting has argued. The Labour frontbencher said it is “perfectly legitimate” to ...

07 Jan 2022 at 20:55

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