Labour workers have reacted with fury over gender-neutral toilets at the party's headquarters.

Insiders say that staff are angry at a decision to convert the traditional 'gents' and 'ladies' loos in the Westminster building for use by anyone, whatever their sex.

The announcement came from general secretary Jennie Formby to mark the start of LGBT History Month.

Labour workers have reacted with fury over gender-neutral toilets at the party's headquarters. The change was announced by general secretary Jennie Formby, pictured, to mark the start of LGBT History Month

But one Labour source told The Mail on Sunday: 'You could say that lots of us are very engaged on this daft idea.

'We are all committed to equality between the sexes, but frankly there are plenty of men and women who simply prefer to keep toilet arrangements separate.

'Jennie should have considered this idea for 30 seconds and then flushed it down the pan.'

Last night, a Labour spokesman denied there had been any protests from staff about the new arrangements and said: 'We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive place to work.

'We will continue to ensure staff from all our diverse communities feel they belong at Labour.'