Tories reignite trans culture war just days after Boris Johnson’s humiliating no-confidence vote

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The Conservative Party have once again reignited its culture war against trans rights conveniently days after Boris Johnson’s no-confidence vote.

Only two days after a wounded Johnson survived a tense no-confidence vote, Sky News decided to quiz health secretary Sajid Javid on trans-inclusive language in healthcare.

NHS England updated its online health guidance for ovarian, womb and cervical cancers to include trans and non-binary people.

Javid said he does not agree with the move, arguing that “common sense” must be used when advising people on public health.

He said Wednesday morning (8 June): “I don’t think it’s right. You won’t be surprised to know as the health secretary I think your sex matters, your biological sex is really important so you get the right treatment, the very best treatment.”

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Health Secretary Sajid Javid says 'it's important that words like women and men are used' in messaging about cancers, "so people know who you're talking about".#KayBurley https://t.co/3zmq8DU1kj