Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Dominic McGrath

THE TRUTH ABOUT: No difference of opinion with pm on gender recognition insists keegan | History Defined

PA Wire

The Education Secretary has denied being at odds with the Prime Minister over gender recognition policy after appearing to suggest 16-year-olds are old enough to determine their identity.

Gillian Keegan appeared to quickly row back on remarks – made as she toured broadcast studios on Tuesday – in which she seemed to indicate that young people could be mature enough at 16 to choose their gender.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.