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Nicola Sturgeon hints she could debate JK Rowling over trans rights controversy

During a BBC Breakfast interview, Sturgeon claimed Rowling helped trigger a wave of “vile” abuse and made the gender reform debate “toxic”.
On October 6, 2022, Rowling posted an image describing her as a ‘destroyer of women’s rights’ in solidarity with a For Women Scotland protest outside Holyrood.
Passing the Gender Recognition Reform Bill, MSPs aimed to cut waiting to six months, lower the age to 16, and remove medical diagnosis requirements.
Amid escalating controversy, the UK Government blocked Holyrood's gender reform legislation after Isla Bryson was housed in a women's prison, sparking a political crisis for Sturgeon.
Sturgeon warned, `she claimed critics like Rowling are standing alongside Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Viktor Orban, weaponising the trans issue.

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BBC Breakfast outrage as Sturgeon hits out at JK Rowling and 'far-right' over trans debate: 'Why is MSM giving her airtime!'

BBC Breakfast fans were left rather unimpressed on Tuesday morning when the show dedicated a portion of its programming to interviewing Nicola Sturgeon about her life in politics

20 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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The National

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JK Rowling responds as Nicola Sturgeon blames her for 'vile' gender row abuse

JK Rowling has said she will be publishing a review of Nicola Sturgeon’s memoir Frankly after the former first minister named her as a driving…

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The Scotsman

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Sturgeon says she would debate JK Rowling - but author may be 'unwilling'

The former first minister also says the far-right has ‘weaponised’ the trans debate to roll back on wider rights

21 hours ago·Scotland, United Kingdom

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Evening Standard

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Nicola Sturgeon hints she could debate JK Rowling over trans rights controversy

The former Scottish first minister said she did not know if the Harry Potter author would be willing to take part in a debate with her.

21 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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HuffPost UK

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Nicola Sturgeon Says 'Far Right Has Weaponised' The Debate About Trans Rights

Scotland's former first minister was heavily criticised for her stance on the issue.

22 hours ago·United Kingdom

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Nicola Sturgeon suggests JK Rowling is scared to debate her about women's rights

The former First Minister compared gender critics to the likes of Putin and Donald Trump as she doubled down on her criticism of the Harry Potter author.

22 hours ago

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