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CALVIN TUCKER reports from the Labour Women’s Declaration fringe at conference in Liverpool
(Left to right) Diana Johnson MP, Cllr Nina Killen, Cllr Emina Ibrahim, Tonia Antoniazzi MP, Judith Green, Karen Ingala Smith and Paula Boulton

LABOUR MP Tonia Antoniazzi on Monday blasted attempts to shut down debate on the controversial issue of trans women’s access to female-only spaces such as changing rooms, refuges, prisons, and sports. 

“What am I doing being a politician if I can’t ask questions that affect women?” she asked.

“Free speech is the foundation stone of the party to be able to develop robust policies.”

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