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Trans Community Lacks Trust in UK Political Parties

10/23/2025

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A YouGov poll shows that 91% of UK trans individuals distrust the Labour Party on trans rights, while 96% distrust the Conservative Party.
The Good Law Project commissioned the survey, which included 457 trans, non-binary, and intersex adults.
Labour leader Keir Starmer's changing position on trans issues, including a ban on puberty blockers, has fueled this distrust.
Additionally, 60% of trans respondents distrust the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
Jo Maugham criticized Labour's current policies as inconsistent with their pre-election promises.

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A YouGov poll shows that 91% of UK trans individuals distrust the Labour Party on trans rights, while 96% distrust the Conservative Party.
The Good Law Project commissioned the survey, which included 457 trans, non-binary, and intersex adults.
Labour leader Keir Starmer's changing position on trans issues, including a ban on puberty blockers, has fueled this distrust.
Additionally, 60% of trans respondents distrust the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
Jo Maugham criticized Labour's current policies as inconsistent with their pre-election promises.