Several left-leaning London councils say they may not follow new guidance on single-sex spaces prepared by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). According to reports, local leaders from six London boroughs have warned they could resist the guidance they say would be “harmful to the rights of trans people.” The councils’ position comes after a Supreme Court case that changed how single-sex services and related policies are handled in law, prompting updates to official guidance. While the reports focus on the councils’ concerns about protecting trans rights, the coverage also indicates the guidance is intended to clarify legal expectations following the court decision. The councils’ statements suggest they are preparing to challenge or not implement the EHRC guidance in relevant areas, though the specific mechanisms for defying or resisting the guidance are not detailed in the available summaries. The EHRC guidance and any potential legal consequences are therefore central to the dispute, with the councils disputing its impact on trans rights while the commission’s role is to provide an interpretation intended to align with equality law.