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‘I do regret it’ - Author John Boyne on using the term TERF to describe himself

‘I do regret it’ - Author John Boyne on using the term TERF to describe himself

Update: 2025-10-02

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Author John Boyne joins Oliver to talk about his new book ‘The Elements’, and winning the Le Prix du Roman award in France. He also addresses controversies from the Summer over his views on transgender rights.

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‘I do regret it’ - Author John Boyne on using the term TERF to describe himself

‘I do regret it’ - Author John Boyne on using the term TERF to describe himself

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