Call for respect for trans rights after Johnson says biology ‘overwhelmingly important’

Comments at PMQs in contrast to Labour leader's stand that trans women are women'

Campaigners have called for discussion of transgender rights to focus on respect, generosity and the elimination of prejudice after the prime minister stated that basic facts of biology remain overwhelmingly important".

At Wednesday's PMQs, Boris Johnson told MPs that we must recognise when people want to make a transition in their lives that they should be treated with the maximum possible generosity and respect" but added when it comes to distinguishing between man and woman, the basic facts of biology remain overwhelmingly important".