Mordaunt takes aim at Sunak over trans row

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Friday, February 9, 2024 1/ Mordaunt takes aim at Sunak over trans row   Rishi Sunak is facing mounting backlash over his controversial trans joke, with senior minister Penny Mordaunt taking aim at the prime minister.   His jibe about trans people, made during PMQs while murdered transgender teen Brianna Ghey's mother was visiting parliament, has been condemned across the political spectrum.   And, as a defiant Mr Sunak refused to apologise to Brianna's family over the comments, Ms Mordaunt dramatically intervened in the row.   The leader of the House of Commons, tipped as a potential successor to Mr Sunak as party leader, called on the prime minister to "reflect" on his trans jibe. Read the full story here 2/ Queen gives health update on King at first engagement since diagnosis Camilla gives update as she celebrates the work of charities at Salisbury Cathedral 3/ Putin rants about Ukraine, Johnson and jailed US journalist in Tucker Carlson interview Russian leader claims jailed US journalist Evan Gershkovich was caught 'red-handed' receiving secrets 4/ Child victims blamed by Met for their own abuse The police watchdog also found 12 in every 100 children were in some way blamed for their abuse 5/ Biden makes fresh gaffe at presser to address memory loss claims Special counsel Robert Hur released his report on Thursday from the investigation into the alleged mishandling of classified Obama-era materials at two locations tied to the president THE BIG QUESTION What are the 'silent cancers' that don't have any symptoms? We all know to check for lumps and that rapid weight loss can be a sign that something isn't right.   But, for some cancers, like ovarian, lung or brain, there are more subtle symptoms that are often mistaken for other things, including the normal signs of ageing.   Read the full article Watch / Sunak refuses to apologise to Brianna Ghey's father over trans jibe at PMQs The Independent Debate The Independent Debate Should dog breed bans be axed? I am totally in favour of the ban being ditched. It's entirely down to the owners to take full responsibility and educate themselves on dog breeds that may fall into the category of dangerous. How about educating the potential owners of these pups before being allowed to own one in their home?     Dan83     Dan83 Share your opinion and read the full debate here. NUMBER OF THE DAY 40 - Edward Enninful has unveiled his striking final cover as Editor-In-Chief of British Vogue. The feature, titled "Legends Only" stars 40 iconic women from across music, TV, film and fashion. Read more QUOTE OF THE DAY "Rishi Sunak's Commons 'joke' will make life even more dangerous for trans people like me." - Trans journalist Jess O'Thomson explains why the prime minister's widely condemned remark has added to an atmosphere that puts trans lives like Brianna Ghey's in jeopardy. Read more OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE  Takeaway raided in hunt for Clapham suspect as police reveal last sighting Barclays agrees deal to snap up Tesco Bank Pakistan polls: Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan's PTI neck-and-neck Fiona Sturges: John Cooper Clarke: 'I wouldn't swap my life for the life of a junkie' The Independent proudly partners with Refuge and the National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Join the conversation or follow us Please do not reply directly to this email   You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter.   To unsubscribe from The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter, or to manage your email preferences please click here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345 Read our privacy notice and cookie policy