The eyeroll that spoke for the nation

BBC newsreader Martine Croxall has given ‘trans-inclusive’ language the disrespect it deserves.

It was the eyeroll that spoke for the nation.

BBC newsreader Martine Croxall has gone viral, and earned a special place in our hearts, for giving ‘trans-inclusive’ language the disrespect it deserves.

BBC presenter reads “pregnant people” from the teleprompter and then corrects it to “women”.

Takes a brave, brave lady to do this at the BBC. pic.twitter.com/TXsmO6RHbW

— Hazel Appleyard (@HazelAppleyard_) June 22, 2025