The Conservative manifesto for the 2024 election no longer includes a commitment to ban conversion therapy. This decision contrasts with promises made by Theresa May in 2017 and Boris Johnson in 2019. In contrast, the Liberal Democrat manifesto pledges to ban all forms of conversion therapies. Labour's manifesto unequivocally commits to a ban on conversion therapy, highlighting a clear divide in party stances on this issue.
🔴 Labour pledges to ban conversion therapy https://t.co/9drJBOlkyN
One lesser spotted policy - Labour’s manifesto fully commits to a ban on conversion therapy. The Tories dropped their commitment to a ban in their manifesto launch on Tuesday, instead saying they need more time to think about it.
🔵 The Conservatives have been praised for rejecting a commitment to ban conversion therapy in their manifesto https://t.co/3ZLzfoU2Sw
The Lib Dem manifesto pledges to ban all forms of conversion therapies and practices. We've assessed this, and all the manifesto's other #freespeech relevant commitments at the link below! https://t.co/XENUf0BKk9
The Conservative manifesto no longer commits to banning so-called conversion therapy. “It is right that we take more time before reaching a final judgement on additional legislation in this area”. https://t.co/KHhRurn4Yo
No 2024 commitment to ban conversion therapy in the Tory manifesto - a promise first made by Theresa May in 2017 and again by Boris Johnson in 2019. https://t.co/Fe6q6XixBA