Lorraine Kelly defends trans rights again: “It’s my duty to stand up”

Lorraine Kelly, a steadfast supporter of trans rights, has again voiced her backing for the community, saying: “It’s my duty to stand up,” ‘MSN’ reports.

In an interview with Metro regarding the HIV/Aids crisis in the 1980s, during which the LGBTQ+ community faced demonisation, the Scottish TV presenter—who has recently called for greater “tolerance” towards the trans community—stated: “I felt it was my duty to stand up and say, ‘No, this isn’t right’.” She also noted that she uses her celebrity platform to help trans people tell their stories.

“I dislike when trans individuals have to defend their experiences, because others aren’t required to. It’s about showcasing the person beyond the label, as our identities are more complex than mere labels. Statistics alone overshadow the human element, and that’s where my role comes in. The trans community already faces significant hurdles, trying to navigate a world that feels like it’s moving backward. During the 70s and 80s, people were more accepting of trans issues than they are today.”

In her debut novel, ‘The Island Swimmer,’ Kelly highlighted that the protagonist’s oldest friend, Freya, is trans, yet that’s the “least interesting thing about her.”

“Anyone fearful of trans individuals might change their perspective if they could meet Freya, if she were real.” Lorraine Kelly had previously affirmed her support for the trans community on the show "Late Night Lycett.”

“It’s been so toxic. Everyone is unique, and we must treat people as individuals,” she expressed to comedian Joe Lycett. “I have trans friends who knew their identity by age three… while others found it more difficult. Ultimately, though, we need more kindness, more compassion, and to refrain from attacking one another. We’re all just people trying to live our lives.”