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A Tory minister has defended Rishi Sunak's ‘trans jibe’ at PMQs as Brianna Ghey’s father calls on the PM to apologise for his comments.

A Tory minister has defended Rishi Sunak's ‘trans jibe’ at PMQs as Brianna Ghey’s father calls on the PM to apologise for his comments. Speaking to LBC’s Tonight with Andrew Marr, Laura Trott, chief secretary to the treasury, defended the Prime Minister’s remarks.Ms Trott told LBC: "I've got to be very, very clear, this was not a joke. it was nothing to do with this appalling tragedy. "It was about Keir Starmer's U-turns. The trans issue does really matter....

Sir Keir was scheduled to meet Ms Ghey after the session. He opened the session: "This week the unwavering bravery of Brianna Ghey's mother Esther has touched us all. As a father, I can't even imagine the pain that she is going through and I am glad that she is with us in the gallery here today.

 

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