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Vandalism of Statues Sparks Outrage Amid Trans Rights Protest

4/21/2025

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Home Secretary Yvette Cooper expressed outrage over the vandalism of seven statues in London amid a trans rights protest against a controversial Supreme Court ruling defining "woman" by biological sex. The Metropolitan Police have initiated an investigation, calling the act "disgraceful" and appealing for witnesses to step forward, though no arrests have been made so far.

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Home Secretary Yvette Cooper expressed outrage over the vandalism of seven statues in London amid a trans rights protest against a controversial Supreme Court ruling defining "woman" by biological sex. The Metropolitan Police have initiated an investigation, calling the act "disgraceful" and appealing for witnesses to step forward, though no arrests have been made so far.