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Rishi Sunak claims letting gender-questioning children change their pronouns or dress as the opposite sex could harm their wellbeing.
The Prime Minister warned that so-called 'social transitioning' is 'not a neutral act'.
Social transitioning refers to when someone changes how they present or express themselves, such as through using different bathrooms.
Mr Sunak's comments came ahead of a landmark report into care for trans children in England is due to be released.
The highly-anticipated Cass Review, penned by leading paediatrician Dr Hilary Cass, is expected to recommend that gender-questioning youth shouldn't be locked into radical medical treatment.
The Prime Minister warned that so-called 'social transitioning', where society treats a gender questioning child like the gender they identify as rather than their biological sex is 'not a neutral act'. Pictured Rishi Sunak visiting a nursery earlier this month
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MailOnline understands the report will instead advocate that children have a holistic mental health support package.
Such an approach would, it is understood, put greater emphasis on family dynamics at home and whether the children have other issues that need tackling.
Mr Sunak's official spokesperson indicated the Prime Minister supported the report's approach.
They said: 'We have talked about the importance of children and
