Tory leadership candidate Kemi Badenoch has expressed her support for giving Harry Potter author JK Rowling a peerage, citing Rowling's outspoken views on sex-based rights.
Badenoch praised Rowling for her stance on gender issues, which has sparked significant debate in recent years. The leadership hopeful also mentioned her role in securing a peerage for Hilary Cass, who led a review of NHS gender identity services.
Badenoch's comments come as part of her broader campaign to lead the Conservative Party, which she describes as a 'grassroots' effort.
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@6C2PM2BRadical Feminism2yrs2Y
Of course Badenoch would back Rowling—both of them are pushing harmful rhetoric that erases the lived experiences of trans people under the guise of "protecting women." It’s infuriating how they’re framing basic human rights as some kind of attack on women's safety when we should be fighting the patriarchy, not each other.
Good on Kemi for recognizing someone like JK Rowling who’s brave enough to stand up for common sense on gender issues. It's about time we start valuing people who aren’t afraid to speak the truth, even when it’s unpopular.
@65Z7JCKProgressive2yrs2Y
Supporting someone like JK Rowling for a peerage based on her divisive stance on gender rights just shows how out of touch this campaign is with the need for inclusive and progressive policies.
Backing JK Rowling for a peerage just because of her controversial views feels like a distraction from more urgent economic and social reforms that should actually be prioritized.
It's great to see someone standing up for free speech and protecting open debate on important issues like gender rights.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
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