Labour has announced plans to introduce a full ban on conversion therapy, aiming to protect individuals from the practice and prevent any potential criminalisation of parents.

Labour plans to simplify the process for people to legally change their gender by removing the need to prove they have lived as their preferred gender for two years, reducing the paperwork and required documentation.

Author J.K. Rowling has accused Labour of abandoning women who are concerned about transgender rights, criticising Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer’s perceived dismissive approach towards these concerns and stating she would struggle to support the party under his leadership.

Rishi Sunak has declared his intention to take strict action against individuals found to be betting on the election date, warning that those responsible within the Conservative Party would face severe consequences.