Quite right! The 'wickedness' of Labour's gender war
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Nov 26, 2025 This week, hosts dive into the fallout from leaked EHRC guidance on Labour's stance on biological sex. They discuss the implications of puberty blocker trials and question Labour's clarity on essential reforms. Shabana Mahmood's ambitious asylum proposals spark debate, especially amid pushback from the party's left wing. The conversation turns festive as they critique the early start to Christmas and the chaotic rise of Black Friday madness, advocating for a return to a more balanced seasonal rhythm.
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Labour's Delay May Be Strategic
- Bridget Phillipson may be delaying clear EHRC guidance to await a new commission chair and soften the Supreme Court emphasis on biological sex.
- Michael Gove argues this reflects Labour's internal division and a desire to appease members who reject the judgment.
Cass Report Created Unintended Loophole
- The Cass review left a door open for puberty-blocker trials despite condemning prior practice at Tavistock.
- Michael Gove says that cautious science created an ethical risk of experimenting on minors again.
Protect Minors From Irreversible Treatment
- Avoid subjecting under-18s to interventions that arrest natural development without clear long-term evidence of benefit.
- Michael Gove and Madeline Grant urge protecting children until they reach legal maturity at 18 before irreversible treatments.
