A social worker who was suspended from work after airing her gender critical views on social media has been awarded a substantial payout in a landmark case. Rachel Meade won her claim on the basis her belief a person “cannot change their sex” was protected under the Equality Act. The 55-year-old, from Dartford, had been suspended by her employer Westminister City Council while a misconduct investigation was carried out by regulator Social Work England. Ms Meade, who had worked as a social worker for 20 years, was warned she could be sacked after complaints were raised by a member of the public…
