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Party in Turmoil: Trans Rights Clash Sparks Resignations

11/16/2025

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The party faces conflict over trans issues after a dispute between founding MPs Zarah Sultana and Iqbal Mohamed.
Zarah Sultana criticized Iqbal Mohamed for gender-critical posts as she forms a hard-Left party with Jeremy Corbyn.
Iqbal Mohamed defended his stance, arguing protecting women's rights does not infringe trans rights.
The discord followed independent MP Adnan Hussain's resignation, who cited toxic culture and clashed with Sultana over gender identity.

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The party faces conflict over trans issues after a dispute between founding MPs Zarah Sultana and Iqbal Mohamed.
Zarah Sultana criticized Iqbal Mohamed for gender-critical posts as she forms a hard-Left party with Jeremy Corbyn.
Iqbal Mohamed defended his stance, arguing protecting women's rights does not infringe trans rights.
The discord followed independent MP Adnan Hussain's resignation, who cited toxic culture and clashed with Sultana over gender identity.