After years of trying to make his mind up on the issue, Sir Keir Starmer has now officially declared that he does NOT consider trans women to be women, as he welcomed ‘clarity’ from last week’s Supreme Court ruling.

Back in 2022, Sir Kier had the opposite view, saying in an interview with The Times: ‘A woman is a female adult, and in addition to that trans women are women, and that is not just my view — that is actually the law.’

Asked to repeat that assertion this morning, the Prime Minister instead said: ‘I think the Supreme Court has answered that question.’

Speaking to ITV West Country, he added: ‘I actually welcome the judgment because I think it gives real clarity. It allows those that have got to draw up guidance to be really clear about what that guidance should say.

‘So I think it’s important that we see the judgment for what it is. It’s a welcome step forward.

‘It’s real clarity in an area where we did need clarity, I’m pleased it’s come about.’

Asked directly if the PM believes trans women are women in a Downing Street briefing this afternoon, a spokesperson said: ‘No.’

Well, I wonder what’s made him change his tune? Just a few years ago, he was happy to say that some women have penises (although he did acknowledge that most women don’t). Now that the tide (and law) has turned in the other direction, he’s happy to defer to the Supreme Court’s ruling. Classic politician right there. Aren’t you so glad we’ve got men of real integrity running the country?

Meanwhile, JK Rowling has been in full troll mode over the whole thing. Fair enough really, given the abuse she’s had to put up with these last few years.