British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has expressed his views on the gender debate while addressing the Conservatives' annual conference in Manchester.
He stated, 'We shouldn't be pressured into accepting that individuals can identify with any gender they choose. It's important to recognize that a man is a man and a woman is a woman; this is a matter of common sense.' Sunak added, 'It's crucial to maintain clarity on this issue.'
These remarks follow Health Secretary Steve Barclay's recent proposal on October 3, which suggested banning transgender women from being treated in female hospital wards in England. Barclay also affirmed the use of sex-specific language in women's health discussions, according to Sky News. This proposal has sparked criticism from some moderate Tory MPs who are concerned about potential discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals.
During his address at the Conservative Party Conference, he asserted that a man is a man and a woman is a woman, and it is just common sense, adding that they will defend it. He further emphasised that parents have the right to know what their children are being taught in school about relationships and it shouldnt be a controversial thing.
Regarding this issue, Sunak said, It shouldnt be controversial for parents to know what their children are being taught in school about relationships. Patients should know when hospitals are talking about men or women. We shouldnt get bullied into believing that people can be any sex they want to be. They cant. A man is a man and a woman is a woman, thats just common sense.
Asserting that they would defend common sense, Sunak told the conference that change is difficult, particularly for those who disagree. He added, Where a consensus is false, we will challenge it. Where a vested interest is placing itself above the needs of the people, we will stop it. And where common sense is under attack from an organised assault we will defend it.
His comments were received with loud cheers and applause at the Conservative Party conference.
The British Prime Minister also stated his team is "going to change this country and that means, life means life." "That shouldn't be a controversial position. The vast majority of hard-working people agree with it," he added.
He also vowed to introduce legislation that would reduce the use of tobacco adding that there was no safe level of smoking.
He said, I propose that in future, we raise the smoking age by one year every year. That means a 14-year-old today will never legally be sold a cigarette, and that they and their generation can grow up smoke-free.
