00:00Councillors in Darlington have rejected a proposal calling for single-sex spaces across council buildings and services.
00:07The motion from Conservative and Reform members argued it would protect women's privacy, dignity and safety.
00:15Supporters said it reflected a recent Supreme Court ruling defining a woman by biological sex under the Equality Act.
00:22But Labour, Liberal Democrat and Green councillors opposed the plan, saying it risked harm to transgender and non-binary people.
00:31Campaigners also criticised the proposal as discriminatory.
00:35The council administration says it remains committed to supporting LGBTQ plus residents, while opposition members argue clearer guidance is still
00:44needed.
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