Adrian Hyyrylainen-Trett
@juvelad.bsky.social
Non-Binary
LGBTI Liberals of Europe Elected Board Member
LGBTQ+ Spokesperson for Liberal International Human Rights Committee
Honorary Vice President of LGBT+ Liberal Democrat’s
LGBTI Liberals of Europe Elected Board Member
LGBTQ+ Spokesperson for Liberal International Human Rights Committee
Honorary Vice President of LGBT+ Liberal Democrat’s
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BREAKING ‼️
The Govt has just confirmed that Hong Kongers with a BNO passport will still qualify for settlement after 5 years.
I know how much this will mean to so many people - and will be received with a huge sigh of relief.
Proud that our campaign has paid off and the Govt has listened to us!
The Govt has just confirmed that Hong Kongers with a BNO passport will still qualify for settlement after 5 years.
I know how much this will mean to so many people - and will be received with a huge sigh of relief.
Proud that our campaign has paid off and the Govt has listened to us!
November 20, 2025 at 1:36 PM
BREAKING ‼️
The Govt has just confirmed that Hong Kongers with a BNO passport will still qualify for settlement after 5 years.
I know how much this will mean to so many people - and will be received with a huge sigh of relief.
Proud that our campaign has paid off and the Govt has listened to us!
The Govt has just confirmed that Hong Kongers with a BNO passport will still qualify for settlement after 5 years.
I know how much this will mean to so many people - and will be received with a huge sigh of relief.
Proud that our campaign has paid off and the Govt has listened to us!
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....that should have been spent on campaigning.
We continue to advocate for changing the law to reverse the effects of the FWS decision. We are also working across the party to develop constitutional proposals to bring back suspended quotas, esp. the LGBT+ quota, to the fullest extent possible.
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We continue to advocate for changing the law to reverse the effects of the FWS decision. We are also working across the party to develop constitutional proposals to bring back suspended quotas, esp. the LGBT+ quota, to the fullest extent possible.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:05 PM
....that should have been spent on campaigning.
We continue to advocate for changing the law to reverse the effects of the FWS decision. We are also working across the party to develop constitutional proposals to bring back suspended quotas, esp. the LGBT+ quota, to the fullest extent possible.
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We continue to advocate for changing the law to reverse the effects of the FWS decision. We are also working across the party to develop constitutional proposals to bring back suspended quotas, esp. the LGBT+ quota, to the fullest extent possible.
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...and that the only viable alternative in the face of legal threats would be to suspend gender quotas, despite this being completely against our values. The attempt to instead third-space trans people has wasted a huge amount of staff and volunteer time and effort, not to mention money...
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November 19, 2025 at 6:05 PM
...and that the only viable alternative in the face of legal threats would be to suspend gender quotas, despite this being completely against our values. The attempt to instead third-space trans people has wasted a huge amount of staff and volunteer time and effort, not to mention money...
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...and those threatening to sue clearly care about trans exclusion and not women’s liberation.
Several months ago, well before the elections, we advised the party that we supported the existing trans-inclusive gender quotas...
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Several months ago, well before the elections, we advised the party that we supported the existing trans-inclusive gender quotas...
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November 19, 2025 at 6:05 PM
...and those threatening to sue clearly care about trans exclusion and not women’s liberation.
Several months ago, well before the elections, we advised the party that we supported the existing trans-inclusive gender quotas...
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Several months ago, well before the elections, we advised the party that we supported the existing trans-inclusive gender quotas...
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We are disappointed that, due to legal pressure from transphobic campaign groups following the For Woman Scotland decision, two eminently reasonable quotas in our party's election regulations have been suspended. These suspensions are profoundly anti-queer, anti-trans and anti-feminist...
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November 19, 2025 at 6:05 PM
We are disappointed that, due to legal pressure from transphobic campaign groups following the For Woman Scotland decision, two eminently reasonable quotas in our party's election regulations have been suspended. These suspensions are profoundly anti-queer, anti-trans and anti-feminist...
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After several difficult years for the trans community, we must continue to stand up for the rights of trans people across the UK and the world and fight discrimination wherever we find it #TransAwarenessWeek
November 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
After several difficult years for the trans community, we must continue to stand up for the rights of trans people across the UK and the world and fight discrimination wherever we find it #TransAwarenessWeek
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Congratulations to our Honorary Vice President @joshbabarinde.bsky.social on being elected Party President of the @libdems.org.uk. We're delighted to see this result and look forward to continue working closely with him to achieve liberation for all. 🧡
Congratulations to @JoshBabarinde.bsky.social - newly elected President of the Liberal Democrats.
November 12, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Congratulations to our Honorary Vice President @joshbabarinde.bsky.social on being elected Party President of the @libdems.org.uk. We're delighted to see this result and look forward to continue working closely with him to achieve liberation for all. 🧡
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Our challenge to the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s interim guidance has begun in the High Court.
This is only one step in a long battle. But we’re ready to fight it.
Our team is in court and we’ll let you know as soon as the court reaches a decision.
This is only one step in a long battle. But we’re ready to fight it.
Our team is in court and we’ll let you know as soon as the court reaches a decision.
November 12, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Our challenge to the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s interim guidance has begun in the High Court.
This is only one step in a long battle. But we’re ready to fight it.
Our team is in court and we’ll let you know as soon as the court reaches a decision.
This is only one step in a long battle. But we’re ready to fight it.
Our team is in court and we’ll let you know as soon as the court reaches a decision.
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We stand firmly for LGBT+ rights as inalienable human rights.
We'll support our members and we're committed to seeking advice from fellow AOs on their area of expertise.
We'll support our members and we're committed to seeking advice from fellow AOs on their area of expertise.
November 10, 2025 at 10:02 PM
We stand firmly for LGBT+ rights as inalienable human rights.
We'll support our members and we're committed to seeking advice from fellow AOs on their area of expertise.
We'll support our members and we're committed to seeking advice from fellow AOs on their area of expertise.
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Today is Intersex Solidarity Day.
Intersex people are a distinct and uniquely vulnerable minority who face specific issues in life.
Lib Dem policy, as passed this Spring Conference, calls for a ban on medically unnecessary, non-consensual treatments or surgeries for intersex infants and children.
Intersex people are a distinct and uniquely vulnerable minority who face specific issues in life.
Lib Dem policy, as passed this Spring Conference, calls for a ban on medically unnecessary, non-consensual treatments or surgeries for intersex infants and children.
November 8, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Today is Intersex Solidarity Day.
Intersex people are a distinct and uniquely vulnerable minority who face specific issues in life.
Lib Dem policy, as passed this Spring Conference, calls for a ban on medically unnecessary, non-consensual treatments or surgeries for intersex infants and children.
Intersex people are a distinct and uniquely vulnerable minority who face specific issues in life.
Lib Dem policy, as passed this Spring Conference, calls for a ban on medically unnecessary, non-consensual treatments or surgeries for intersex infants and children.
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The last two weeks have been a tough one for @libdems.org.uk members, through no fault of their own.
We're grateful to the huge number of members, internal election candidates, and fellow Affiliated Organisations like @libdemwomen.bsky.social who have stood alongside us.
Statement below:
We're grateful to the huge number of members, internal election candidates, and fellow Affiliated Organisations like @libdemwomen.bsky.social who have stood alongside us.
Statement below:
November 10, 2025 at 8:05 PM
The last two weeks have been a tough one for @libdems.org.uk members, through no fault of their own.
We're grateful to the huge number of members, internal election candidates, and fellow Affiliated Organisations like @libdemwomen.bsky.social who have stood alongside us.
Statement below:
We're grateful to the huge number of members, internal election candidates, and fellow Affiliated Organisations like @libdemwomen.bsky.social who have stood alongside us.
Statement below:
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Are you a 🔶 @libdems.org.uk member? If so, you get a vote in the party's internal elections, but it's a long ballot. Our recommendations on how to vote are here - some excellent candidates standing. 👇
Candidates for 2025 Internal Elections
LGBT+ Lib Dems and allies standing in the triennial internal party elections
lgbt.libdems.org.uk
October 29, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Are you a 🔶 @libdems.org.uk member? If so, you get a vote in the party's internal elections, but it's a long ballot. Our recommendations on how to vote are here - some excellent candidates standing. 👇
It’s not like me to be lost for words but the decision by @libdems.org.uk returning officer for federal elections is completely wrong - goes against our firmly held values and views passed by conference. It is a disgrace that #trans and #nonbinary people in our party are being treated in this way!
October 28, 2025 at 5:42 PM
It’s not like me to be lost for words but the decision by @libdems.org.uk returning officer for federal elections is completely wrong - goes against our firmly held values and views passed by conference. It is a disgrace that #trans and #nonbinary people in our party are being treated in this way!
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Our party claims to value equality, consent, and self-determination. If this is still true, it must reverse this decision immediately.
Open letter: lgbtlibdems.org.uk/civicrm/peti...
Revocation form: lgbtlibdems.org.uk/civicrm/peti...
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Open letter: lgbtlibdems.org.uk/civicrm/peti...
Revocation form: lgbtlibdems.org.uk/civicrm/peti...
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Lib Dem Internal Elections 2025 – LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
lgbtlibdems.org.uk
October 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Our party claims to value equality, consent, and self-determination. If this is still true, it must reverse this decision immediately.
Open letter: lgbtlibdems.org.uk/civicrm/peti...
Revocation form: lgbtlibdems.org.uk/civicrm/peti...
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Open letter: lgbtlibdems.org.uk/civicrm/peti...
Revocation form: lgbtlibdems.org.uk/civicrm/peti...
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The new regulations make a mockery of both our constitution and the clear will of Federal Conference. We also believe the party is now in violation of data and human rights law.
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October 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The new regulations make a mockery of both our constitution and the clear will of Federal Conference. We also believe the party is now in violation of data and human rights law.
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LGBT+ Liberal Democrats condemn our party's decision to base internal gender quotas on sex assigmed at birth.
This trans-exclusionary decision is an attack on one of the most vulnerable groups in our society.
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This trans-exclusionary decision is an attack on one of the most vulnerable groups in our society.
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October 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM
LGBT+ Liberal Democrats condemn our party's decision to base internal gender quotas on sex assigmed at birth.
This trans-exclusionary decision is an attack on one of the most vulnerable groups in our society.
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This trans-exclusionary decision is an attack on one of the most vulnerable groups in our society.
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Please sign our open letter to the @libdems.org.uk party asling for the awful decision over diversity quotas to be scrapped. 👇
lgbtlibdems.org.uk/civicrm/peti...
lgbtlibdems.org.uk/civicrm/peti...
Lib Dem Internal Elections 2025 – LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
lgbtlibdems.org.uk
October 28, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Please sign our open letter to the @libdems.org.uk party asling for the awful decision over diversity quotas to be scrapped. 👇
lgbtlibdems.org.uk/civicrm/peti...
lgbtlibdems.org.uk/civicrm/peti...
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If you're a candidate in the @libdems.org.uk internal elections, or ever have been, please revoke the party's right to use or hold your sex assigned at birth. We have a handy form: 👇
lgbtlibdems.org.uk/civicrm/peti...
lgbtlibdems.org.uk/civicrm/peti...
Lib Dem Internal Elections – Sex Assigned At Birth Data Consent Withdrawal – LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
lgbtlibdems.org.uk
October 28, 2025 at 2:53 PM
If you're a candidate in the @libdems.org.uk internal elections, or ever have been, please revoke the party's right to use or hold your sex assigned at birth. We have a handy form: 👇
lgbtlibdems.org.uk/civicrm/peti...
lgbtlibdems.org.uk/civicrm/peti...
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But I also wish to be clear that the blame lies primarily with people who, for all they wear shirts claiming that 'Liberals debate.' won't accept that they, in fact, keep losing the debate.
You don't want to debate. You want to control.
You don't want to debate. You want to control.
October 27, 2025 at 4:40 PM
But I also wish to be clear that the blame lies primarily with people who, for all they wear shirts claiming that 'Liberals debate.' won't accept that they, in fact, keep losing the debate.
You don't want to debate. You want to control.
You don't want to debate. You want to control.
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In addition, I am requesting that the party remove any data it holds about whether my gender matches my Assigned Sex At Birth for my own protection. I would strongly urge other Lib Dems, cis or trans, to do the same.
October 27, 2025 at 4:40 PM
In addition, I am requesting that the party remove any data it holds about whether my gender matches my Assigned Sex At Birth for my own protection. I would strongly urge other Lib Dems, cis or trans, to do the same.
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Sadly this recommendation has been ignored.
We are currently exploring legal and other options and a formal Statement from LGBT+ Lib Dems will follow.
We are currently exploring legal and other options and a formal Statement from LGBT+ Lib Dems will follow.
October 27, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Sadly this recommendation has been ignored.
We are currently exploring legal and other options and a formal Statement from LGBT+ Lib Dems will follow.
We are currently exploring legal and other options and a formal Statement from LGBT+ Lib Dems will follow.
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It was and remains my position, that if it is impossible to use the gender quota for our committees in a way that doesn't invalidate trans people's existence then the fairest option is to not use it at all given they are not a legal requirment.
October 27, 2025 at 4:40 PM
It was and remains my position, that if it is impossible to use the gender quota for our committees in a way that doesn't invalidate trans people's existence then the fairest option is to not use it at all given they are not a legal requirment.
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It is also a direct betrayal of our party manifesto from 2024, a direct contravention of party policy passed in March and in complete opposition to the expressed intent of the group who drafted the amendment that created those quotas and the conference that passed them.
October 27, 2025 at 4:40 PM
It is also a direct betrayal of our party manifesto from 2024, a direct contravention of party policy passed in March and in complete opposition to the expressed intent of the group who drafted the amendment that created those quotas and the conference that passed them.
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Following the announcement by the Lib Dems returning officer on quotas in our federal elections I would like to make it clear I spent many hours and more emails trying to point out that this decision went against the expressed will of conference barely a month ago.
October 27, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Following the announcement by the Lib Dems returning officer on quotas in our federal elections I would like to make it clear I spent many hours and more emails trying to point out that this decision went against the expressed will of conference barely a month ago.
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The voices of trans people must be heard in Parliament.️ I’ve urged full scrutiny of EHRC’s guidance, which risks undermining their rights. Lib Dems call on the Government to protect everyone fairly and ensure people aren’t excluded from safe facilities or public life.
October 24, 2025 at 12:36 PM
The voices of trans people must be heard in Parliament.️ I’ve urged full scrutiny of EHRC’s guidance, which risks undermining their rights. Lib Dems call on the Government to protect everyone fairly and ensure people aren’t excluded from safe facilities or public life.