Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday hosted a group of LGBTQ activists and politicians from around the world at the State Department.
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A rich, lefty, white male celebrity so blinded by ideology he can’t see the optics of attacking the only black woman in government by calling publicly… https://t.co/caIQOFYnrU“Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling, who has vocally supported women’s rights and has spoken out against the trans movement, reposted the minister’s message.Tennis legend Martina Navratilova also took aim at Tennant, writing, “Wow.
The misogyny is in full force!!! Ladies and gentlemen- I give you the perfect example of Male Entitlement… Omg…”The squabble comes just days before Britain’s General Election. The Tories recently made an election pledge to make biological sex a protected characteristic under the Equality Act.
Gender reassignment is currently protected.“This is about protecting those who are vulnerable, it is not about stopping trans people from having privacy and dignity,” Badenoch said of the pledge in an interview with LBC, a British talk radio station, earlier this month, The Telegraph reported.Tennant’s remarks outraged British lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.The British prime minister, Rushi Sunak, weighed in on the clash.“Freedom of speech is the most powerful feature of our democracy,” Sunak said on X. “If you’re calling for women to shut up and wishing they didn’t exist, you are the problem.”Meanwhile, James Cleverly, the home secretary, called on Tennant to apologize, noting Badenoch’s historic appointment.“I’m not sure David understands the irony of trying to silence the voice of the most senior Black female politician in the UK’s history, in the name of ‘defending’ a minority community,” Cleverly wrote on X.Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer suggested the Scottish actor be more respectful.“I think in politics, as in life, it’s
.Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday hosted a group of LGBTQ activists and politicians from around the world at the State Department.
Sir Elton John has joined a string of celebrities sending messages of support to Keir Starmer - and urging the public to vote Labour. The Rocketman singer joins Game of Thrones star Kit Harrington, funnyman Jason Manford and Dragons Den legend Deborah Meaden who also sent their messages of support.
Many voters in Bolton North East share the same feeling of frustration. As the Manchester Evening News visited to speak to people ahead of next week's general election, some spoke of their anger at the Conservative government.
Billy Bragg, who had shared a screenshot of a BBC article reporting Tennant’s recent comments about Kemi Badenoch, the British Minister for Women and Equalities.In May, Badenoch proposed the mandatory implementation of single-sex toilets in public spaces across Britain, claiming it contributes to “ending the rise of so-called gender-neutral mixed sex toilet spaces”, as reported by BBC. The proposal has since been heavily criticised by transgender rights groups, who argue that gender-neutral toilet spaces help protect trans people from discrimination.The night before (June 25), Tennant was present at the British LGBT Awards to accept the LGBT+ Celebrity Ally award.
Zack Sharf Digital News Director David Tennant is the latest “Harry Potter” actor to be called out by J.K. Rowling for publicly supporting trans rights.
There are very few people who can claim to have enjoyed a deeply close bond with Queen Elizabeth II - but her niece, Lady Sarah Chatto, tops the list. As Princess Margaret's daughter, Lady Sarah was "adored" by her aunt and spent countless hours at Buckingham Palace during her childhood. She also holds the unique distinction of being the only Royal invited to join the Queen at her preferred Scottish hideaway, Craigowan Lodge.
Richard Osman has given a long-awaited update on the Netflix adaptation of his hit book, The Thursday Murder Club. It was confirmed this April that the presenter's debut novel, the first of four in the Thursday Murder Club series, would be made into a film.
It’s been a real minute since we heard from “Rivals,” Disney+’s series based on Jilly Cooper’s adaptation of the same name. An eight-part series “Rivals” dives into the ruthless world of independent television in 1986 — where it’s every man and woman for themselves.
Jilly Cooper‘s Rivals have nearly entered the building.
David Tennant has been criticized after the Doctor Who actor told British equalities minister Kemi Badenoch to “shut up” because he disagrees with her views on trans rights.
K.J. Yossman David Tennant has been embroiled in a war of words with U.K. Equalities Minister Kemi Badenoch just days after he was honored at the British LGBT Awards.
Rachel Reeves has accused the SNP of "whacking up taxes on working people" instead of supporting a windfall tax on profits earned by big energy companies.
J.K. Rowling, previously a big supporter and donor of the UK’s Labour Party, has penned a blistering attack on the party’s current leadership, accusing it of “abandoning women” in its ongoing chasm over trans rights.
J.K. Rowling, previously a big supporter and donor of the UK’s Labour Party, has penned a blistering attack on the party’s current leadership, accusing it of “abandoning women” in its ongoing chasm over trans rights.
Keir Starmer has said he will “listen” to Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar on scrapping the two child benefit cap.
Jenna Coleman is going to be a mom!
Former Emmerdale star Jenna Coleman has announced she is expecting her first child. The 38-year-old Doctor Who actress showcased her growing baby bump at a glamorous exhibition opening at Chatsworth House on Wednesday night.
New figures have “destroyed” Tory arguments against the Labour policy of introducing VAT on private school fees.
Former Emmerdale actress Jenna Coleman has revealed that she is pregnant with her first baby.The Doctor Who star, 38, displayed her blossoming bump while attending a glitzy exhibition opening at Chatsworth House on Wednesday night (19 June). Jenna, who played Jasmine Thomas in Emmerdale until 2009, was photographed cradling her large bump as she posed at the historic venue during the opening of Imaginary Conversations: An ERDEM Collection Inspired by Duchess Deborah.The happy news comes just a few months after the actress refused to be drawn into speculation that she'd married her director boyfriend, Jamie Childs, after she was spotted with a ring on her engagement finger.
John Swinney has warned right wing Nigel Farage is likely to become the next Tory leader and Prime Minister one day.