Starmer Voices ‘Concerns’ Over Scotland’s Law Allowing Gender Self-ID

Labour leader says 16 is too young to change gender

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer speaks to the media outside BBC Broadcasting House in London, on Jan. 15, 2023. James Manning/PA Media

Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer on Sunday said he has “concerns” over Scotland’s new law that would allow 16-year-olds to legally change their gender.

The opposition leader told the BBC that he does not think 16-year-olds are old enough to make the decision, but he refused to be drawn on whether he would block the law if he was in government.