The Labour Party is struggling to define what a woman is - and the Church isn't doing much better
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George Pitcher2022-03-18T10:40:00
Labour’s shadow home secretary has been embroiled in a debate over feminism and trans rights this week. George Pitcher suggests that politicians aren't the only ones trying avoid the 'rabbit hole' of gender politics. The Church of England is too.
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