Scotland Elects First Transgender MSPs; J.K. Rowling Backs Anti-Trans Candidate Who Lost
By
Bailey Richards
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Summary
Scotland elected its first two transgender MSPs, Dr. Q Manivannan and Iris Duane of the Scottish Green Party, in a historic election on May 8. Following the results, J.K. Rowling publicly supported anti-trans former MSP Dr. Pam Gosal, who lost her reelection bid, and criticized U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer for appointing a pro-trans advisor, Harriet Harman. The article contrasts the milestone for trans representation in Scottish politics with Rowling's continued anti-trans advocacy.
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Scotland has elected its first two transgender members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs).
Following the historic election, J.K. Rowling is posting in support of an MSP hopeful who lost — and who, much like the author, has previously been vocal about her anti-transgender views.
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