leader said that “for far too long”, progress has been “blocked by those who think the way to win over the British public is to pit different groups against each other.”“Well, if anyone thinks that moving backwards on LGBT+ equality is the route to electoral success, they are in for a shock,” she said. ″The British people want to see LGBT+ people treated with dignity, equality and respect.
She also praised the LGBTQ+ community as a whole for persevering through the backlash, and paid tribute to Conservatives who campaign for LGBTQ+ rights.If Labour win the next general election, Rayner promised to modernise laws on gender recognition and uphold the Equality Act, tackle waiting lists for specialists LGBTQ+ healthcare, and strengthen inclusive education in schools.