Transgender activists have been accused of hijacking an event dedicated to stopping violence against women by campaigners who claim female murders are being ignored. Feminist groups say they were 'disappointed' by the scant public attention given to an official day for the 'elimination of violence against women' last Wednesday. The letter, published online, states that 'trans women' are 'more likely' to be murdered in their own homes than 'their cis sisters' – a reference to biological females. 'The Bank of England was lit up pink and blue on the evening of the trans day of remembrance and celebrities are rushing to support trans causes. 'On the international day for the elimination of violence against women, at least 108 women in the UK had been killed by men since the same day last year.

Source: Daily Mail November 29, 2020 01:33 UTC