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Rowling condemns Campbell’s classist, misogynistic remarks, guest slot snub

4/23/2026

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J.K. Rowling posted on X to denounce Alaistair Campbell and his daughter for classist, misogynistic remarks toward For Women Scotland.
For Women Scotland was denied a guest slot on The Rest Is Politics, sparking the X dispute and recalling the Supreme Court ruling that transgender women are not women under the Equality Act.
J.K. Rowling also accused Alaistair Campbell of sidelining women’s rights by promoting an interview with Congresswoman Sarah McBride.

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J.K. Rowling posted on X to denounce Alaistair Campbell and his daughter for classist, misogynistic remarks toward For Women Scotland.
For Women Scotland was denied a guest slot on The Rest Is Politics, sparking the X dispute and recalling the Supreme Court ruling that transgender women are not women under the Equality Act.
J.K. Rowling also accused Alaistair Campbell of sidelining women’s rights by promoting an interview with Congresswoman Sarah McBride.