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Call to Halt Puberty Blocker Trial for Minors

11/27/2025

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Kemi Badenoch, Conservative Party leader, and shadow health secretary Stuart Andrew called for halting a trial of puberty blockers for 220 minors.
In a letter to Health Secretary Wes Streeting, they argued the premise that children are 'born in the wrong body' is flawed.
The trial aims to assess the effectiveness of puberty blockers on 220 youths.
Dr. Aidan Kelly of Gender Plus welcomed more research but doubted conclusive results.

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Story summary

Kemi Badenoch, Conservative Party leader, and shadow health secretary Stuart Andrew called for halting a trial of puberty blockers for 220 minors.
In a letter to Health Secretary Wes Streeting, they argued the premise that children are 'born in the wrong body' is flawed.
The trial aims to assess the effectiveness of puberty blockers on 220 youths.
Dr. Aidan Kelly of Gender Plus welcomed more research but doubted conclusive results.