Local MS calls for council to cut ties with Stonewall

THE South Wales Central MS Andrew RT Davies has called for the Vale Council and other public bodies in Wales to immediately end their relationship with Stonewall, following the UK Supreme Court’s ruling that legal definitions of ‘man’ and ‘woman’ refer to biological sex.

Speaking after meeting women’s rights campaigners outside the Senedd, Mr Davies said concerns were raised about the continued use of Stonewall’s services by the Welsh Government, local authorities and public bodies—despite the group’s extreme stance on gender ideology, which campaigners say is in direct conflict with biological and legal realities.

Mr Davies highlighted that the Vale Council is one of the bodies known to work with Stonewall, and said residents will rightly question whether their money is being well spent.

However, the Leader of the Vale Council, Cllr Lis Burnett, said that Stonewall was just one of a number of bodies that the council consulted.

Mr Davies said: “Taxpayers in the Vale will be appalled that their council is still funding Stonewall’s extreme agenda. The Supreme Court could not be clearer—biological sex is a matter of law, not ideology.

“It’s time for public bodies in Wales to cut ties with Stonewall and focus on core services.”

Cllr Lis Burnett said: “This council believes in values of acceptance, tolerance, inclusivity and understanding and any expenditure that helps uphold these principles is considered money well spent.

“We use a range of information from a variety of sources to help ensure that fair working practices are in place within the organisation, Stonewall being one of them. The council is also a member of its Diversity Champion scheme, which allows us to access a range of resources. 

“We use Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index to help monitor inclusivity within our employment settings. This helps to create a working environment where everyone feels comfortable, respected and able to perform at their best for our residents.”

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