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NHS England has published updated guidance stating single-sex wards, toilets and changing rooms should be used by people based on biological sex, with clinical needs taking priority when necessary. The policy follows a 2025 Supreme Court ruling and EHRC updates, while NHS trusts are urged to audit facilities for privacy, dignity and safety.
The Green Party has faced international condemnation after a policy motion declaring Zionism as racism was passed at a Brighton conference. Four of five Green MPs opposed the motion, which endorses a single Palestinian state and calls Zionism an ideology of racism. The party’s leadership and membership are under intense scrutiny as by-elections approach, with discussions about governance and inclusivity intensifying.