Stanley Johnson hints at Labour support over EU ties, as Truss targets gender identity laws
Stanley Johnson, father of Boris Johnson, signals potential backing for the Labour Party due to its stance on EU relations, while Liz Truss introduces a controversial bill addressing gender identity and children’s rights.
Stanley Johnson, father of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, has expressed potential support for the Labour Party in the forthcoming general election, citing the importance of the UK re-establishing closer ties with the European Union (EU). During an interview with GB News, Stanley Johnson, a fervent advocate for the EU and a former Member of the European Parliament (MEP), highlighted the critical need for the UK to reconnect with the European Environment Agency. Emphasizing the drawbacks of further distancing from the EU post-Brexit, he stated his readiness to back any party advocating for re-entry into the European Framework.
Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer, while not committing to rejoining the European Environment Agency explicitly, has shown an inclination towards aligning with certain EU policies, particularly those concerning environmental standards and trade agreements. Starmer has assured that the Labour Party aims to maintain high standards post-Brexit, suggesting an openness to upholding aspects of EU regulation without pursuing full re-integration into the single market and customs union.
In related political developments, former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss is actively promoting new legislation aimed at regulating gender identity issues, specifically targeting the participation of biological males in women’s sports and the process of children changing gender. Truss’s proposed bill seeks to firmly establish sex as a biological category, addressing concerns over access to gender-specific facilities and competitions. Highlighting the need to protect children from making irreversible decisions and to provide clarity for parents and educators, Truss’s initiative aims to distinguish the Conservative party’s stance on gender identity ahead of the upcoming elections. Her Health and Equality Acts (Amendment) Bill is set to be debated in parliament, focusing on the definition of sex and child protection in the context of gender transitions.