Labour Lord suspended after 'lazy or frit' remark about Rosie Duffield

A Labour peer has been suspended after he made a remark about Rosie Duffield, a Labour MP who was recently suspended for comparing trans women to men. Lord Whitby, who was given a peerage by Labour leader Keir Starmer, was accused of making sexist comments about Ms Duffield. According to reports, Lord Whitby referred to Ms Duffield as "lazy or frit" in a private WhatsApp group. The comments came after Ms Duffield was suspended by the Labour Party for a tweet in which she referred to trans women as "men." In response to the incident, Lord Whitby apologized for the "offensive" remarks and said he would be stepping back from his role as Labour whip in the House of Lords. Labour Party leader Keir Starmer has also condemned the remarks, calling them "unacceptable" and saying they "do not reflect the values of our party." The incident has once again highlighted the ongoing tensions within the Labour Party on issues related to transgender rights. Some members have expressed concern about the party's stance on trans rights, while others have defended the party's position. The party's leadership has sought to maintain a balance between supporting the rights of transgender people and protecting the views of those who hold different opinions. The incident involving Lord Whitby and Ms Duffield is likely to further fuel these tensions and could lead to more debate within the Labour Party on the issue of transgender rights.

Summary

"The Labour Party is facing further division on the issue of transgender rights after a peer made sexist comments about a suspended MP. Lord Whitby's remarks about Rosie Duffield have been condemned by the Labour leadership, but the incident highlights the ongoing tensions within the party. It is likely that the issue of transgender rights will continue to be a source of debate within the Labour Party."