Hoo-boy. Talk about having it both ways. Guy claims to be a trans woman BUT don’t go thinking he doesn’t get to inherit that title. No no. There’s a “loophole” you see.

The House of Lords could shortly welcome its first trans peer and only female hereditary member.

Why only female? You know why. That stuff is reserved for men. “Hereditary”=in the male line.

Matilda Simon was this week given permission to contest the next by-election for one of the upper chamber’s remaining 92 hereditary seats.

If she wins, she will doubtless become the envy of peers’ daughters across the country, because the vast majority of titles may only be passed to a male heir.

However, because of a legal loophole, the candidate, born Matthew Simon in 1955, has inherited and retains the Barony of Wythenshawe, despite being in all other legal respects a woman.

A “legal loophole” aka having it both ways. When property or a title or other valuable privilege is involved, suddenly the actual sex becomes real again – just for a second, while official check his papers – and then reverts when no one is looking.

The Gender Recognition Act 2014 includes a provision stating that a person changing gender “does not affect the descent of any peerage or dignity or title of honour”.

When it really counts, suddenly the pretend gender is swept aside. When it’s just trivia, like women’s rights and opportunities and safety, it’s Holy Writ.

“Matilda” Simon has an older sister. It’s still “Matilda” who gets to inherit the title.

The House of Lords told The Telegraph that Lady Simon may have to petition the Queen to change the form of address to avoid being referred to formally as “Lord Simon”.

However, an independent expert said this may be unnecessary, pointing out that members would naturally refer to the potential member as “Lady” as a matter of courtesy.

Head he wins, tails women lose.

Don’t call it a loophole though. It’s not! It’s a considered exception! Nothing loopholish about it.