Unions to boycott Labour women's conference over trans ban

Four major unions (Unison, Usdaw, Aslef and the Musicians' Union) will boycott this year’s Labour Women's Conference in protest at a ban on trans women from the main hall.
Labour says the restriction—main sessions limited to biological women while fringe events remain open—reflects a Supreme Court ruling and EHRC guidance on the legal definition of “woman.”
The decision clashes with long‑standing pro‑trans policies in many Labour‑affiliated unions and risks a wider boycott and renewed debate over inclusion versus legal compliance.