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Unions to boycott Labour women's conference over trans ban

Unions to boycott Labour women's conference over trans ban
BBC Politics Friday 31 July 2026, 09:47 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

The BBC understands the ban goes against long-standing policies on trans inclusion in most unions.

The BBC understands the ban goes against long-standing policies on trans inclusion in most unions.
Labour (ORG)
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