Should Rishi Sunak apologise for trans jibe? | LBC reaction

Rishi Sunak has faced an onslaught of criticism for joking that Keir Starmer has 'u-turned' on how to 'define a woman' while the mother of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey was visiting Parliament.

Despite mounting calls to apologise for his comments, Rishi Sunak doubled down on his remarks, as a spokesman for the Prime Minister said his criticisms of Sir Keir were 'legitimate'.

Mr Sunak told the House: "We are bringing the waiting lists down for the longest waiters and making progress, but it is a bit rich to hear about promises from someone who has broken every single promise he was elected on.

"I think I have counted almost 30 in the last year. Pensions, planning, peerages, public sector pay, tuition fees, childcare, second referendums, defining a woman - although in fairness that was only 99% of a U-turn."

Sir Keir made a remark last year saying 99.9% of women do not have a penis.

Mr Sunak's comments came after Sir Keir had told the gallery that the mother of murdered transgender teenager Brianna Ghey was at PMQs - although it is unclear if the Prime Minister heard she was present.

Sir Keir was scheduled to meet Ms Ghey after the session.

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