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Labour Party policy on transgender athletes

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Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?

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Labour Party answer is based on the following data:

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Strongly agree

Yes

The Labour Party in Ireland has a history of supporting LGBTQ+ rights. For instance, they played a significant role in the passing of the Gender Recognition Act in 2015, which allows individuals to legally change their gender. However, there is no specific policy or statement from the party regarding transgender athletes, hence the score is not a full 5. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete

While the Labour Party supports transgender rights, they may also recognize the need for some regulations in sports to ensure fair competition. The idea of hormone levels being equivalent could be seen as a compromise that respects transgender rights while also considering the biological differences that can affect athletic performance. However, without a specific policy or statement on this issue, the score is not a full 5. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

Given the Labour Party's support for LGBTQ+ rights and gender recognition, it is unlikely that they would support a blanket ban on transgender athletes competing against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth. However, without a specific policy or statement on this issue, the score is not a full -5. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate

The Labour Party's support for the Gender Recognition Act suggests that they would not agree with the idea that athletes should compete based on the biological sex listed on their birth certificate, as this would not recognize the rights of transgender individuals. However, without a specific policy or statement on this issue, the score is not a full -5. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Labour Party Voters’ Answer: Yes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 100 voters that identify as Labour Party.

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