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Equality

Phoebe Davis

How the trans debate shattered the ‘tranquil haven’ of Hampstead Ponds

As the City of London says it will continue to ‘vigorously’ contest pressure to ban transgender swimmers from the Ladies’ Pond, the row over inclusivity shows little sign of ending

Wed 24 Dec 2025

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