KrisGibson #CEDAWinLAW #50sWomen
@krisgibson13.bsky.social
Fighting for justice for #50sWomen through #CEDAWinLAW call for #mediation
https://www.change.org/p/secretary-of-state-for-work-pensions-to-attend-settlement-talks-re-all-50swomen
https://www.change.org/p/secretary-of-state-for-work-pensions-to-attend-settlement-talks-re-all-50swomen
Pinned
"The Courts did NOT support the actions of #DWP" with regard to #50sWomen's #pensions
The #SupremeCourt did not even hear the evidence, unlike Hon Dr Jocelynne Scutt AO, who found irrefutable evidence of #DirectDiscrimination
See details ⬇️
www.change.org/p/secretary-...
The #SupremeCourt did not even hear the evidence, unlike Hon Dr Jocelynne Scutt AO, who found irrefutable evidence of #DirectDiscrimination
See details ⬇️
www.change.org/p/secretary-...
Reposted by KrisGibson #CEDAWinLAW #50sWomen
#SocialistSunday No4. @hugorelly.bsky.social @annjohns.bsky.social @krisgibson13.bsky.social @andreadudding.bsky.social @johnsensible.bsky.social @charlottehughes.bsky.social @gerrard1609.bsky.social
Andy Burnham and the Gorton and Denton by-election thephilosophicalmuse.blog/2026/01/28/a...
Andy Burnham and the Gorton and Denton by-election thephilosophicalmuse.blog/2026/01/28/a...
Andy Burnham and the Gorton and Denton by-election
I’m not surprised that Andy Burnham was blocked from standing as a Labour candidate in the Gorton and Denton by-election, what does surprise me is the adverse reaction by many socialists. Why …
thephilosophicalmuse.blog
February 1, 2026 at 11:32 AM
#SocialistSunday No4. @hugorelly.bsky.social @annjohns.bsky.social @krisgibson13.bsky.social @andreadudding.bsky.social @johnsensible.bsky.social @charlottehughes.bsky.social @gerrard1609.bsky.social
Andy Burnham and the Gorton and Denton by-election thephilosophicalmuse.blog/2026/01/28/a...
Andy Burnham and the Gorton and Denton by-election thephilosophicalmuse.blog/2026/01/28/a...
💥Breaking News out of #CEDAWinLAW💥
"If the Secretary of State makes a decision as to the resolution of the 1950s Women pension dispute by failing to also consider representations eg by #CEDAWinLAW, at least, then that decision lays itself open to #JudicialReview"
#50sWomen
"If the Secretary of State makes a decision as to the resolution of the 1950s Women pension dispute by failing to also consider representations eg by #CEDAWinLAW, at least, then that decision lays itself open to #JudicialReview"
#50sWomen
January 28, 2026 at 8:01 AM
💥Breaking News out of #CEDAWinLAW💥
"If the Secretary of State makes a decision as to the resolution of the 1950s Women pension dispute by failing to also consider representations eg by #CEDAWinLAW, at least, then that decision lays itself open to #JudicialReview"
#50sWomen
"If the Secretary of State makes a decision as to the resolution of the 1950s Women pension dispute by failing to also consider representations eg by #CEDAWinLAW, at least, then that decision lays itself open to #JudicialReview"
#50sWomen
Dr Scutt's submission will focus on #AccesstoJustice & #Women's #PensionRights, which have been breached in the case of #50sWomen
@DavidLammy, as guardian of the rule of law, must ensure decisions taken by @patmcfaddenmp take account of all relevant considerations
ie #CEDAWinLAW
@DavidLammy, as guardian of the rule of law, must ensure decisions taken by @patmcfaddenmp take account of all relevant considerations
ie #CEDAWinLAW
January 27, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Dr Scutt's submission will focus on #AccesstoJustice & #Women's #PensionRights, which have been breached in the case of #50sWomen
@DavidLammy, as guardian of the rule of law, must ensure decisions taken by @patmcfaddenmp take account of all relevant considerations
ie #CEDAWinLAW
@DavidLammy, as guardian of the rule of law, must ensure decisions taken by @patmcfaddenmp take account of all relevant considerations
ie #CEDAWinLAW
💥BREAKING NEWS!💥
Hon Dr Jocelynne Scutt AO, Barrister, will make a submission regarding Access to Justice to the call from Ms Reem Amsalem, Special Racconteur on #ViolenceAgainstWomen for issues affecting #olderwomen, at the Commission on the Staus of Women in March26
#50sWomen
Hon Dr Jocelynne Scutt AO, Barrister, will make a submission regarding Access to Justice to the call from Ms Reem Amsalem, Special Racconteur on #ViolenceAgainstWomen for issues affecting #olderwomen, at the Commission on the Staus of Women in March26
#50sWomen
January 27, 2026 at 7:31 PM
💥BREAKING NEWS!💥
Hon Dr Jocelynne Scutt AO, Barrister, will make a submission regarding Access to Justice to the call from Ms Reem Amsalem, Special Racconteur on #ViolenceAgainstWomen for issues affecting #olderwomen, at the Commission on the Staus of Women in March26
#50sWomen
Hon Dr Jocelynne Scutt AO, Barrister, will make a submission regarding Access to Justice to the call from Ms Reem Amsalem, Special Racconteur on #ViolenceAgainstWomen for issues affecting #olderwomen, at the Commission on the Staus of Women in March26
#50sWomen
Successive govts have repeatedly used dismissal of #50sWomen appeal by #SupremeCourt on this procedural technicality as a shield to block #justice, repeatedly implying #discrimination has been settled, & all that remains is an issue of partial #maladministration
January 26, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Successive govts have repeatedly used dismissal of #50sWomen appeal by #SupremeCourt on this procedural technicality as a shield to block #justice, repeatedly implying #discrimination has been settled, & all that remains is an issue of partial #maladministration
Order Paper for 26 Jan:
LEE Dillon #Newbury
"What recent assessment he has made of the potential merits of compensating 1950s-born women affected by the maladministration of State Pension age changes"
What about #discrimination against #50sWomen
@leedillonmp.bsky.social ?
bsky.app/profile/kris...
LEE Dillon #Newbury
"What recent assessment he has made of the potential merits of compensating 1950s-born women affected by the maladministration of State Pension age changes"
What about #discrimination against #50sWomen
@leedillonmp.bsky.social ?
bsky.app/profile/kris...
"The Courts did NOT support the actions of #DWP" with regard to #50sWomen's #pensions
The #SupremeCourt did not even hear the evidence, unlike Hon Dr Jocelynne Scutt AO, who found irrefutable evidence of #DirectDiscrimination
See details ⬇️
www.change.org/p/secretary-...
The #SupremeCourt did not even hear the evidence, unlike Hon Dr Jocelynne Scutt AO, who found irrefutable evidence of #DirectDiscrimination
See details ⬇️
www.change.org/p/secretary-...
January 26, 2026 at 8:27 AM
Order Paper for 26 Jan:
LEE Dillon #Newbury
"What recent assessment he has made of the potential merits of compensating 1950s-born women affected by the maladministration of State Pension age changes"
What about #discrimination against #50sWomen
@leedillonmp.bsky.social ?
bsky.app/profile/kris...
LEE Dillon #Newbury
"What recent assessment he has made of the potential merits of compensating 1950s-born women affected by the maladministration of State Pension age changes"
What about #discrimination against #50sWomen
@leedillonmp.bsky.social ?
bsky.app/profile/kris...
Reposted by KrisGibson #CEDAWinLAW #50sWomen
#SocialistSunday No4. @hugorelly.bsky.social @annjohns.bsky.social @krisgibson13.bsky.social @andreadudding.bsky.social @johnsensible.bsky.social @charlottehughes.bsky.social @gerrard1609.bsky.social
Utopia/Dystopia thephilosophicalmuse.blog/2026/01/14/u...
Utopia/Dystopia thephilosophicalmuse.blog/2026/01/14/u...
Utopia/Dystopia
Coming home from university one day I was asked by a comrade (we were members of the same branch of the Australian Labor Party) what I was studying and I told her Political Philosophy. When she ask…
thephilosophicalmuse.blog
January 18, 2026 at 10:49 AM
⁉️Where is #socialjustice for #50sWomen suffering discriminatory impact of #pensionspolicy after a lifetime of #discrimination?
⁉️Where is cooperation with ALL #50sWomen who call collectively for #mediation?
⁉️Where is compliance with #InternationalLaw #CEDAW?
#CEDAWinLAW
⁉️Where is cooperation with ALL #50sWomen who call collectively for #mediation?
⁉️Where is compliance with #InternationalLaw #CEDAW?
#CEDAWinLAW
January 21, 2026 at 6:47 AM
⁉️Where is #socialjustice for #50sWomen suffering discriminatory impact of #pensionspolicy after a lifetime of #discrimination?
⁉️Where is cooperation with ALL #50sWomen who call collectively for #mediation?
⁉️Where is compliance with #InternationalLaw #CEDAW?
#CEDAWinLAW
⁉️Where is cooperation with ALL #50sWomen who call collectively for #mediation?
⁉️Where is compliance with #InternationalLaw #CEDAW?
#CEDAWinLAW
1. So:
@Keir_Starmer says as below @UKLabour values are rooted in
🔴#socialjustice,
🔴cooperation &
🔴respect for #InternationalLaw
@RLong_Bailey
@patmcfaddenmp
#50sWomen have 3 questions for @UKLabour:
Cont ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
@Keir_Starmer says as below @UKLabour values are rooted in
🔴#socialjustice,
🔴cooperation &
🔴respect for #InternationalLaw
@RLong_Bailey
@patmcfaddenmp
#50sWomen have 3 questions for @UKLabour:
Cont ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
January 21, 2026 at 6:46 AM
1. So:
@Keir_Starmer says as below @UKLabour values are rooted in
🔴#socialjustice,
🔴cooperation &
🔴respect for #InternationalLaw
@RLong_Bailey
@patmcfaddenmp
#50sWomen have 3 questions for @UKLabour:
Cont ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
@Keir_Starmer says as below @UKLabour values are rooted in
🔴#socialjustice,
🔴cooperation &
🔴respect for #InternationalLaw
@RLong_Bailey
@patmcfaddenmp
#50sWomen have 3 questions for @UKLabour:
Cont ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
All #50sWomen must be involved in #mediation to resolve the #injustice done, including addressing both proven #discrimination and #maladministration, according to the rule of law and #CivilProcedureRules
c.org/7GCKtpkPT2
c.org/7GCKtpkPT2
50sWomen's economic wellbeing hit again...and again...and again!!
The Government impact assessment (What's one of those I hear you cry?) on the Spring Statement suggests that pensioners will be largely unaffected. Really??
But do you realise that:
On Tax:
If you re...
c.org
January 15, 2026 at 1:27 PM
All #50sWomen must be involved in #mediation to resolve the #injustice done, including addressing both proven #discrimination and #maladministration, according to the rule of law and #CivilProcedureRules
c.org/7GCKtpkPT2
c.org/7GCKtpkPT2
#CEDAWinLAW led #Mediation: ALL #50sWomen must be involved in decisions about redress
Please sign & share
www.change.org/p/secretary-...
Please sign & share
www.change.org/p/secretary-...
CEDAWinLAW led Mediation: ALL 50sWomen must be involved in decisions about redress
What is this petition from CEDAWinLAW about?
A Campaign for Women who have lived the system and know it was never neutral.Justice is not given. It is built.If you are a woman born in the 1950s, you ha...
www.change.org
January 15, 2026 at 1:19 PM
#CEDAWinLAW led #Mediation: ALL #50sWomen must be involved in decisions about redress
Please sign & share
www.change.org/p/secretary-...
Please sign & share
www.change.org/p/secretary-...
Reposted by KrisGibson #CEDAWinLAW #50sWomen
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Indigenous Lives Matter criticalmassmag.org/indigenous-l...
Indigenous Lives Matter criticalmassmag.org/indigenous-l...
November 23, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Reposted by KrisGibson #CEDAWinLAW #50sWomen
#SocialistSunday No4. @hugorelly.bsky.social @annjohns.bsky.social @krisgibson13.bsky.social @andreadudding.bsky.social @johnsensible.bsky.social @charlottehughes.bsky.social @gerrard1609.bsky.social
Mike’s Diary thephilosophicalmuse.blog/2025/11/30/m...
Mike’s Diary thephilosophicalmuse.blog/2025/11/30/m...
Mike’s Diary
While I’m thinking of something to write about at greater length I’ve been writing down a few thoughts and observations. This is longer than usual but I’ve edited it for coherence. 18 November 2025…
thephilosophicalmuse.blog
November 30, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Reposted by KrisGibson #CEDAWinLAW #50sWomen
#SocialistSunday No4. @hugorelly.bsky.social @annjohns.bsky.social @krisgibson13.bsky.social @andreadudding.bsky.social @johnsensible.bsky.social @charlottehughes.bsky.social @gerrard1609.bsky.social
Let’s talk about #SocialistSunday thephilosophicalmuse.blog/2025/12/04/l...
Let’s talk about #SocialistSunday thephilosophicalmuse.blog/2025/12/04/l...
Let’s talk about #SocialistSunday
I don’t know who started the hashtag but I embraced it from the very beginning and, although I have had my doubts about whether it served a useful purpose, I’m still here. I felt it incumbent on me…
thephilosophicalmuse.blog
December 7, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Reposted by KrisGibson #CEDAWinLAW #50sWomen
#SocialistSunday No4. @hugorelly.bsky.social @annjohns.bsky.social @krisgibson13.bsky.social @andreadudding.bsky.social @johnsensible.bsky.social @charlottehughes.bsky.social @gerrard1609.bsky.social
Dakota 38 Memorial Ride criticalmassmag.org/dakota-38-me...
Dakota 38 Memorial Ride criticalmassmag.org/dakota-38-me...
Dakota 38 Memorial Ride - Critical Mass Magazine
An annual ride inspired by a dream Vietnam Veteran Jim Miller had in an attempt to bring healing to the Dakota people.
criticalmassmag.org
December 14, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Reposted by KrisGibson #CEDAWinLAW #50sWomen
#SocialistSunday No4. @hugorelly.bsky.social @annjohns.bsky.social @krisgibson13.bsky.social @andreadudding.bsky.social @johnsensible.bsky.social @charlottehughes.bsky.social @gerrard1609.bsky.social
A Fairytale Told By The Villain thephilosophicalmuse.blog/2025/12/19/a...
A Fairytale Told By The Villain thephilosophicalmuse.blog/2025/12/19/a...
December 21, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Reposted by KrisGibson #CEDAWinLAW #50sWomen
#SocialistSunday No4. @hugorelly.bsky.social @annjohns.bsky.social @krisgibson13.bsky.social @andreadudding.bsky.social @johnsensible.bsky.social @charlottehughes.bsky.social @gerrard1609.bsky.social
Mike’s Diary - December 2025 thephilosophicalmuse.blog/2026/01/01/m...
Mike’s Diary - December 2025 thephilosophicalmuse.blog/2026/01/01/m...
Mike’s Diary – December 2025
30 November 2025 I’ve been saying for awhile that I’ld like to collaborate with others, and I’ve just recalled two cases where I actually have! Perhaps I should stop trying and just let it happen 🤔…
thephilosophicalmuse.blog
January 4, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Reposted by KrisGibson #CEDAWinLAW #50sWomen
#SocialistSunday No4. @hugorelly.bsky.social @annjohns.bsky.social @krisgibson13.bsky.social @andreadudding.bsky.social @johnsensible.bsky.social @charlottehughes.bsky.social @gerrard1609.bsky.social
What lies ahead in 2026? thephilosophicalmuse.blog/2026/01/06/w...
What lies ahead in 2026? thephilosophicalmuse.blog/2026/01/06/w...
What lies ahead in 2026?
The only new year resolution I managed to keep was when I resolved not to make any more new year resolutions. I also don’t have any definite plans for the year, they ‘gang aft agley’ and I can’t al…
thephilosophicalmuse.blog
January 11, 2026 at 8:50 AM
The relentless pursuit by successive govts & "the establishment" to increase #StatePensionAge is wrong on so many counts, not least the apparent "Rape of the National Insurance Fund" @davidhencke
Everyone could learn a lot by looking at #50sWomen's latest petition update
⬇️
Everyone could learn a lot by looking at #50sWomen's latest petition update
⬇️
August 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The relentless pursuit by successive govts & "the establishment" to increase #StatePensionAge is wrong on so many counts, not least the apparent "Rape of the National Insurance Fund" @davidhencke
Everyone could learn a lot by looking at #50sWomen's latest petition update
⬇️
Everyone could learn a lot by looking at #50sWomen's latest petition update
⬇️
"Seize the day with #CEDAWinLAW's winning hand!"
9 Aug 2025 petition update
#50sWomen #WASPI
Join with all groups in calling for #mediation!
The strength of our case is outlined in the radio interviews
Why settle for less than your #EnforceableRights?
www.change.org/p/secretary-...
9 Aug 2025 petition update
#50sWomen #WASPI
Join with all groups in calling for #mediation!
The strength of our case is outlined in the radio interviews
Why settle for less than your #EnforceableRights?
www.change.org/p/secretary-...
Seize the day with CEDAWinLAW's winning hand!
Join with all groups in calling for mediation!
Listen for yourself to the 3 separate recordings from Salford City Radio @SalfordCRadio broadcast on 5th August 2025, explaining:
the legal obligations ...
www.change.org
August 10, 2025 at 4:33 PM
"Seize the day with #CEDAWinLAW's winning hand!"
9 Aug 2025 petition update
#50sWomen #WASPI
Join with all groups in calling for #mediation!
The strength of our case is outlined in the radio interviews
Why settle for less than your #EnforceableRights?
www.change.org/p/secretary-...
9 Aug 2025 petition update
#50sWomen #WASPI
Join with all groups in calling for #mediation!
The strength of our case is outlined in the radio interviews
Why settle for less than your #EnforceableRights?
www.change.org/p/secretary-...
Reposted by KrisGibson #CEDAWinLAW #50sWomen
#SocialistSunday No4. @hugorelly.bsky.social @annjohns.bsky.social @shirleyann.bsky.social @krisgibson13.bsky.social @andreadudding.bsky.social @throwbagtommy.bsky.social @johnsensible.bsky.social
Looking Back, Going forward thephilosophicalmuse.blog/2025/08/02/l...
Looking Back, Going forward thephilosophicalmuse.blog/2025/08/02/l...
Looking Back, Going forward
I gave my initial thoughts on the new socialist party in a recent blog, I will have more to say when I have time to assimilate all the information and misinformation coming my way – I remain …
thephilosophicalmuse.blog
August 3, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Reposted by KrisGibson #CEDAWinLAW #50sWomen
#SocialistSunday No4. @hugorelly.bsky.social @annjohns.bsky.social @shirleyann.bsky.social @krisgibson13.bsky.social @andreadudding.bsky.social @throwbagtommy.bsky.social @johnsensible.bsky.social
The Senior Citizens Liberation Front thephilosophicalmuse.blog/2025/07/22/t...
The Senior Citizens Liberation Front thephilosophicalmuse.blog/2025/07/22/t...
The Senior Citizens Liberation Front
The title of this blog is inspired by a response to a satirical article about the arrest of a comrade Audrey White @RedRosa91940184. It suggested Geriatric Liberation Front which amused me at first…
thephilosophicalmuse.blog
July 27, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Current #pensions policy is gendered
Even #StatePensions will not be equal until 2040, & private pensions NEVER if the current #pensionstaxrelief continues to benefit high earners who are mainly men
#50sWomen say
#women must be better represented in decision-making
#CEDAW #GR40
Even #StatePensions will not be equal until 2040, & private pensions NEVER if the current #pensionstaxrelief continues to benefit high earners who are mainly men
#50sWomen say
#women must be better represented in decision-making
#CEDAW #GR40
July 24, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Current #pensions policy is gendered
Even #StatePensions will not be equal until 2040, & private pensions NEVER if the current #pensionstaxrelief continues to benefit high earners who are mainly men
#50sWomen say
#women must be better represented in decision-making
#CEDAW #GR40
Even #StatePensions will not be equal until 2040, & private pensions NEVER if the current #pensionstaxrelief continues to benefit high earners who are mainly men
#50sWomen say
#women must be better represented in decision-making
#CEDAW #GR40
Will the newly reformed #PensionsCommission take these gender differences into account when reviewing #StatePensionAge?
How will #pensionspolicy be amended to support greater #Equality, something that was never taken into account for #50sWomen?
#CEDAWinLAW demands #Mediation
How will #pensionspolicy be amended to support greater #Equality, something that was never taken into account for #50sWomen?
#CEDAWinLAW demands #Mediation
July 24, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Will the newly reformed #PensionsCommission take these gender differences into account when reviewing #StatePensionAge?
How will #pensionspolicy be amended to support greater #Equality, something that was never taken into account for #50sWomen?
#CEDAWinLAW demands #Mediation
How will #pensionspolicy be amended to support greater #Equality, something that was never taken into account for #50sWomen?
#CEDAWinLAW demands #Mediation
Thanks!
A new report on the Gender Wealth Gap in UK illustrates that while this is 21%, the #GenderPayGap is 13%
The big difference stems largely from men's & women's #privatepensions
#50sWomen have been saying for years that #women have fewer opportunities to gain wealth
#mediation
A new report on the Gender Wealth Gap in UK illustrates that while this is 21%, the #GenderPayGap is 13%
The big difference stems largely from men's & women's #privatepensions
#50sWomen have been saying for years that #women have fewer opportunities to gain wealth
#mediation
July 24, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Thanks!
A new report on the Gender Wealth Gap in UK illustrates that while this is 21%, the #GenderPayGap is 13%
The big difference stems largely from men's & women's #privatepensions
#50sWomen have been saying for years that #women have fewer opportunities to gain wealth
#mediation
A new report on the Gender Wealth Gap in UK illustrates that while this is 21%, the #GenderPayGap is 13%
The big difference stems largely from men's & women's #privatepensions
#50sWomen have been saying for years that #women have fewer opportunities to gain wealth
#mediation