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Labour MP Attacks Widdecombe Over Trans Prisoner Policies

8/8/2025

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Labour MP Jonathan Hinder slammed Ann Widdecombe, branding her a member of the "woke right" for her views on trans prisoners. Widdecombe called on Tory leader Kemi Badenoch to clarify safety policies for these inmates. Meanwhile, Reform UK's justice adviser proposed individual assessments for trans inmates, though this idea lacks official party backing.

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Labour MP Jonathan Hinder slammed Ann Widdecombe, branding her a member of the "woke right" for her views on trans prisoners. Widdecombe called on Tory leader Kemi Badenoch to clarify safety policies for these inmates. Meanwhile, Reform UK's justice adviser proposed individual assessments for trans inmates, though this idea lacks official party backing.