The trans questions we have to ask . . .

FIVE clinicians have reportedly resigned from the pioneering Gender Identity Development Service at the Tavistock Centre in North London.

This follows concern about the rise in the number of referrals to the centre and claims that some children are undergoing unnecessary gender change treatment.

Members of the trans lobby have reacted furiously, some claiming that youngsters will now be denied the counselling and treatment they need, and may even harm themselves as a result.

Undoubtedly, this is a hugely controversial area, but the fact is that there has been very little research into why some people are trans and how best to manage it.

The fire and the fury on both sides of the debate aren’t helping. It certainly isn’t ‘transphobic’ to raise concerns and ask questions about current practice.

It’s a vital part of scientific inquiry, and the only way we can find out what is best for children.

And it’s the children who should be the focus of our concern, not someone else’s political agenda.