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Lucy Powell Urges MPs to Discuss Single-Sex Space Guidance

10/1/2025

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Lucy Powell, Labour deputy leader hopeful, urges MPs to vote on single-sex space guidance.
Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) proposed updates potentially barring trans and non-binary people.
Powell calls for a transparent parliamentary discussion on the changes.
A campaign group outside the conference highlights concerns about LGBTQ+ support.
Activists warn a bathroom ban would harm Labour's LGBTQ+ rights legacy.

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Lucy Powell, Labour deputy leader hopeful, urges MPs to vote on single-sex space guidance.
Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) proposed updates potentially barring trans and non-binary people.
Powell calls for a transparent parliamentary discussion on the changes.
A campaign group outside the conference highlights concerns about LGBTQ+ support.
Activists warn a bathroom ban would harm Labour's LGBTQ+ rights legacy.