The general election is fast approaching and parties are starting to make their stances on gender ideology clearer. With a Labour victory likely, focus should be on electing candidates who align with “gender critical” views, and ensuring that Labour is not given complete freedom to enact the aggressively pro-gender ideology demands of its activists and LGBT lobby groups.
In this post, I’ll sum up the main parties’ stances on gender ideology so that you can make an informed decision about the party you intend to vote for.
England
Labour Party
In all likelihood, Labour will form the next government. This is concerning for anyone with an interest in protecting single-sex spaces and the rights of women, children and gay people. While the party’s hardline pro-trans position has softened over recent months, Keir Starmer cannot be trusted to remain neutral in this area - he has flip flopped on the issue several times and continues to refuse to meet “gender critical” MPs such as Rosie Duffield. Voters should investigate their candidates position on the gender debate before considering voting for Labour.
Manifesto pledges
Ban “trans conversion therapy”, which could lead to sex-questioning gay people being pressured into medical interventions that they go on to regret and doctors being imprisoned for not affirming a “gender transition” approach,
Step towards self ID through simplifying the “gender recognition” process, although they aren’t clear on how they will do this.
It is likely a Labour Party with a large majority will embolden activists to push for more “pro-trans” legislation. Similarly, a coalition that relies on support from extreme parties such as the Greens will mean that Labour is held to ransom to introduce sweeping reforms - as the SNP were in Scotland. Prioritise voting for “gender critical” Labour candidates in constituencies that the Labour Party has a chance of winning.
Conservative Party
The Conservative Party is likely to be the largest opposition party after the next election, if the polls are to be believed. Generally, the Conservatives are the party most clearly aligned with the gender critical position - however there are some potential future leaders (such as Penny Mordaunt) who have supported “pro-trans” positions in the recent past. Overall, with a few exceptions such as the above, a vote for the Conservatives is a vote for a “gender-sceptic” representative. The focus among voters should be ensuring that candidates with “gender critical” viewpoints are elected to Parliament.
Manifesto pledges
Ban the teaching of contested gender ideologies to children,
Implement the Cass Review in full,
Clarify the meaning of the Equality Act 2010 to protect sex-based rights,
Provide new guidance to educators on approaching gender dysphoria in youth,
Ensure that alternatives to transition are not affected by any conversion therapy ban.
The promises made by the Conservative Party align with the aims and objectives of the “gender critical” movement. A vote for the Conservatives where they have a chance of winning is, on the whole, the best option for “gender critical” voters - although it is best to check each candidate’s beliefs individually before committing.
Liberal Democrat Party
The Liberal Democrats on the whole support gender ideology, with “gender critical” groups routinely being banned or discriminated against at Lib Dem events. Lib Dems routinely misrepresent the Equality Act 2010 in their pledges, and seem unwilling to listen to the opinions of women and gay people who are critical of gender ideology. Remember that the Lib Dems employed Aimee Challenor after he was suspended from the Green Party for his association with a paedophile, later being suspended from the Lib Dems following similar concerns.
Manifesto pledges
Recognise “non-binary” as a legitimate identity,
Ban “trans conversion therapy”, which could lead to sex-questioning gay people being pressured into medical interventions that they go on to regret and doctors being imprisoned for not affirming a “gender transition” approach,
Introduce self-ID by de-medicalising the “gender recognition” process,
Remove the “spousal veto” rights, meaning that a husband or wife “changing gender” would no longer need approval from their spouse - thus trapping women into marriages with cross-dressing and fetishistic men.
The promises made by the Lib Dems would be disastrous for women, gay people and children. A vote for the Lib Dems should be avoided, in most cases, unless it is to prevent a “pro-gender ideology” candidate from winning or if your candidate has expressed “gender critical” views.
Reform Party
The Reform Party’s performance at the next election is likely to place its vote share above the Lib Dems, but with the vote spread more evenly around the country its chances of securing seats is low. That said, in seats where Reform is polling second to Labour, a vote for reform could prevent a pro-gender ideology candidate from winning.
Manifesto pledges
Crackdown on social media companies promoting gender ideology to young people, supporting free speech in the “gender debate”,
Ban the teaching of contested gender ideologies to children,
Ban on the “social transition” of young people,
Crackdown on anti-free speech universities.
A vote for Reform is a vote against gender ideology, however any voter tempted by Reform should vote with caution. Where a Labour, Lib Dem or Green candidate is leading in the polls and the Reform candidate is second place, vote Reform. Where Reform is second to the Conservative Party, vote Conservative. Wherever the leading candidate (of any party but particularly Labour) is “gender critical”, consider voting for them before Reform.
Green Party
The Green Party is overwhelmingly captured by gender ideology. A vote for the Green Party should be avoided.
Manifesto pledges
Recognise “non-binary” as a legitimate identity,
Introduce self-ID by de-medicalising the “gender recognition” process,
Remove the “spousal veto” rights, meaning that a husband or wife “changing gender” would no longer need approval from their spouse - thus trapping women into marriages with cross-dressing and fetishistic men.
It is not advised to vote for the Green Party under any circumstances.
Scotland
In Scotland, if you are a unionist, the above advice for the above parties is to be followed. If you support Scottish independence, the SNP and Alba positions are detailed below.
Scottish National Party
The SNP’s manifesto has yet to be published, however it is expected that the party’s support of gender ideology will be minimised considering the failure of and backlash against its recent legislation on the issue.
Prioritise electing “gender critical” SNP candidates such as Joanna Cherry.
Alba Party
Alba’s manifesto has yet to be published, however the party strongly supports the rights of women to single-sex spaces and services - using this as a wedge issue against the SNP. That said, Alba’s position on gender recognition reform is not clear - their website seems to reject the UK government’s intervention to stop the legislation, and even supports some aspects of the SNP’s gender reforms.
If you plan on voting for a separatist party, a vote for Alba is preferred over a vote for the SNP most of the time - except in cases where the SNP candidate is “gender critical”.
Wales
For the main political parties, follow the advice for England.
Plaid Cymru
Plaid Cymru is overwhelmingly captured by gender ideology. A vote for Plaid Cymru should be avoided.
Manifesto pledges
Ban “trans conversion therapy”, which could lead to sex-questioning gay people being pressured into medical interventions that they go on to regret and doctors being imprisoned for not affirming a “gender transition” approach,
Police to crack down on “transphobia”,
Creation of a “gender identity” clinic in Wales.
It is not recommended to vote for Paid Cymru under any circumstances.