Calls for Sunak apology over PMQs trans jibe to Starmer
The mother of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey - who was transgender - was in Parliament.
February 7, 2024
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February 7, 2024
Calls for Sunak apology over PMQs trans jibe to Starmer
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Summary
<p>Today, we look at calls for the PM to apologise after joking about Labour's position on trans people when the mum of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey - who was transgender - was in Parliament.</p><p>Brianna’s father has told Sky News the comments were “degrading”.</p><p>Chris talks James through the controversy.</p><p>And, the government has announced a package aimed at sorting problems in dentistry. Health correspondent Dominic Hughes explains the measures. Dentist Brenda Macmillan explains the problems. Patient Stephen Davies explains what it’s like being on the receiving end.</p><p>You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere
Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. Today's Newscast was presented by James Cook. It was made by Chris Flynn with Sam Maclaren, Josh Jenkins and Natasha Mayo. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.</p>
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