‘Polarised’ debate on gender recognition is harming UK, says equalities chief

David Isaac urges women’s groups and transgender campaigners to listen to each other and focus on consensus

• David Isaac: Equalities chief bids farewell after four ‘momentous’ years

The departing chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission has said the polarising debate around transgender rights will be damaging to the country if it continues.

In his final interview, David Isaac, who left his position on Saturday after more than four years in post, urged supporters and opponents of gender self-identification to recognise that they had much in common.

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