Steph Richards, a 73-year-old transgender woman, has been appointed to a parliamentary engagement role at the endometriosis charity Endometriosis South Coast, according to multiple reports. She appeared in an interview on Good Morning Britain on Wednesday morning to discuss endometriosis and transgender issues. Some Good Morning Britain viewers criticized the interview on social media, with one calling it a 'car crash' and questioning why someone with endometriosis was not interviewed instead.
Steph Richards aimed to raise awareness about endometriosis and address backlash to her appointment during the interview. Richards will liaise with MPs on behalf of Endometriosis South Coast. The specific backlash she addressed has not been detailed.
The exact nature of her parliamentary engagement duties remains unclear. It is unknown whether Endometriosis South Coast has issued a statement on the appointment or viewer reactions. How widespread the criticism is beyond social media posts has not been confirmed.
The date of Richards' appointment to the role has not been disclosed.