Gillian 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
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I believe everyone should be treated equally regardless of gender, race and sexuality. I’m sick of cis men telling me what rights I need. #CisWithTheT #TransRightsAreHumanRights #ProEU 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
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Summary of todays proceedings against the EHRC by the indomitable @reactiveashley.bsky.social.
Some interesting comments made during the day appearing to confirm some events we suspected - such as the EHRC playing political games in the media in an attempt to push through their bigoted guidance.
Some interesting comments made during the day appearing to confirm some events we suspected - such as the EHRC playing political games in the media in an attempt to push through their bigoted guidance.
1/🧵 Today at 10:30am, High Court in London, Court 1, before Mr Justice Swift, R (Good Law Project, on the application of) v Equality and Human Rights Commission, a rolled-up hearing for judicial review of EHRC’s “interim update” (Day 1 of 2)
No live reporting, sorry.
No live reporting, sorry.
November 12, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Summary of todays proceedings against the EHRC by the indomitable @reactiveashley.bsky.social.
Some interesting comments made during the day appearing to confirm some events we suspected - such as the EHRC playing political games in the media in an attempt to push through their bigoted guidance.
Some interesting comments made during the day appearing to confirm some events we suspected - such as the EHRC playing political games in the media in an attempt to push through their bigoted guidance.
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Huge congratulations to Zohran Mamdani on his election as Mayor of New York City from all of us at the Green Party! 🎉💚
November 5, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Huge congratulations to Zohran Mamdani on his election as Mayor of New York City from all of us at the Green Party! 🎉💚
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Mamdani: Whether you are an immigrant, a member of the trans community, one of the many black women that Donald Trump has fired from a federal job, a single mom still waiting for the cost of groceries to go down, or anyone else with their back against the wall—your struggle is ours too
November 5, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Mamdani: Whether you are an immigrant, a member of the trans community, one of the many black women that Donald Trump has fired from a federal job, a single mom still waiting for the cost of groceries to go down, or anyone else with their back against the wall—your struggle is ours too
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Zohran's campaign was his determination to make New York a city everyone can afford to live in. Huge congratulations!
His success will resonate throughout the world. A story where no one is left behind.
It's time to write that story across England & Wales too.
His success will resonate throughout the world. A story where no one is left behind.
It's time to write that story across England & Wales too.
November 5, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Zohran's campaign was his determination to make New York a city everyone can afford to live in. Huge congratulations!
His success will resonate throughout the world. A story where no one is left behind.
It's time to write that story across England & Wales too.
His success will resonate throughout the world. A story where no one is left behind.
It's time to write that story across England & Wales too.
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Bucks County ousts ALL Republicans from the Central Bucks and Pennridge school boards after both school boards were ground zero for anti-trans policies in 2021.
The wave is receding.
The wave is receding.
November 5, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Bucks County ousts ALL Republicans from the Central Bucks and Pennridge school boards after both school boards were ground zero for anti-trans policies in 2021.
The wave is receding.
The wave is receding.
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1. On Tuesday Night, Democrats won elections nationwide in a stunning rebuke of anti-transgender politics.
From Virginia to New Jersey to New York and beyond, anti-trans candidates fell left and right after spending tons of time and money campaigning on hate.
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From Virginia to New Jersey to New York and beyond, anti-trans candidates fell left and right after spending tons of time and money campaigning on hate.
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"A Stunning Rebuke Of Anti-Trans Politics"—Dems Win Elections Nationwide Despite Anti-Trans Ads
As election results poured in on Tuesday night, it became clear that Democrats were winning nationwide against anti-trans opponents.
www.erininthemorning.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:10 AM
1. On Tuesday Night, Democrats won elections nationwide in a stunning rebuke of anti-transgender politics.
From Virginia to New Jersey to New York and beyond, anti-trans candidates fell left and right after spending tons of time and money campaigning on hate.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
From Virginia to New Jersey to New York and beyond, anti-trans candidates fell left and right after spending tons of time and money campaigning on hate.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
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"Here we believe in standing up for those we love, whether you are an immigrant, a member of the trans community, one of the many black women Trump has fired, a single mom waiting for the cost of groceries to go down, or anyone else with your back against the wall. Your struggle is ours too."
November 5, 2025 at 4:47 AM
"Here we believe in standing up for those we love, whether you are an immigrant, a member of the trans community, one of the many black women Trump has fired, a single mom waiting for the cost of groceries to go down, or anyone else with your back against the wall. Your struggle is ours too."
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The EHRC's position "leaves businesses and their staff caught in the crossfire of the increasingly bitter gender wars, while doing absolutely nothing to advance women’s rights or protect vulnerable women from abuse": Rachel Taylor MP. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Equality commission’s guidance after sex ruling is fundamentally unworkable | Letter
Letters: The EHRC has ignored warnings about the contradiction between possibly being sued for challenging someone’s gender versus being sued for failing to, says Rachel Taylor MP
www.theguardian.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:42 PM
The EHRC's position "leaves businesses and their staff caught in the crossfire of the increasingly bitter gender wars, while doing absolutely nothing to advance women’s rights or protect vulnerable women from abuse": Rachel Taylor MP. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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URGENT ACTION 🚨
If you do one thing for trans rights today – contact your MP about the proposed EHRC Code of Practice, which would devastate trans people's lives.
Even if you've sent a letter before, make sure you use our new tool to send another. Now is the moment to keep the pressure up 👇
If you do one thing for trans rights today – contact your MP about the proposed EHRC Code of Practice, which would devastate trans people's lives.
Even if you've sent a letter before, make sure you use our new tool to send another. Now is the moment to keep the pressure up 👇
Scrap the Bathroom Ban
🚨This is urgent🚨
Bridget Phillipson, the Minister for Women and Equalities, has a decision to make. The EHRC, a regulator mired in controversy over anti-trans views, has sent a new draft Code of Prac...
actionnetwork.org
October 28, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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🚨 Joint Statement
This formal challenge to the EHRC’s fitness for purpose has been brought by @transactualuk.bsky.social, @amnestyuk.bsky.social k.bsky.social and @transsolidarity.bsky.social
Together they have reported the EHRC
to the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI)
This formal challenge to the EHRC’s fitness for purpose has been brought by @transactualuk.bsky.social, @amnestyuk.bsky.social k.bsky.social and @transsolidarity.bsky.social
Together they have reported the EHRC
to the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI)
October 23, 2025 at 11:31 AM
🚨 Joint Statement
This formal challenge to the EHRC’s fitness for purpose has been brought by @transactualuk.bsky.social, @amnestyuk.bsky.social k.bsky.social and @transsolidarity.bsky.social
Together they have reported the EHRC
to the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI)
This formal challenge to the EHRC’s fitness for purpose has been brought by @transactualuk.bsky.social, @amnestyuk.bsky.social k.bsky.social and @transsolidarity.bsky.social
Together they have reported the EHRC
to the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI)
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Why do we keep talking about trans healthcare?
Because of statistics like this.
Because every day waiting, in this world obsessed with harassing trans people, is a battle that many don't survive.
So, we keep talking about it, and keep fighting back against systemic transphobia.
Because of statistics like this.
Because every day waiting, in this world obsessed with harassing trans people, is a battle that many don't survive.
So, we keep talking about it, and keep fighting back against systemic transphobia.
October 14, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Why do we keep talking about trans healthcare?
Because of statistics like this.
Because every day waiting, in this world obsessed with harassing trans people, is a battle that many don't survive.
So, we keep talking about it, and keep fighting back against systemic transphobia.
Because of statistics like this.
Because every day waiting, in this world obsessed with harassing trans people, is a battle that many don't survive.
So, we keep talking about it, and keep fighting back against systemic transphobia.
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🚨 Hundreds, possibly thousands, of GPs are refusing Trans+ adults their healthcare
We always said the Trans+ Healthcare scandal would get worse
"Given the complexity and unique medical considerations involved in hormone therapy [we're no longer authorising your prescription]" - GP
We always said the Trans+ Healthcare scandal would get worse
"Given the complexity and unique medical considerations involved in hormone therapy [we're no longer authorising your prescription]" - GP
'I used to pay £200 for trans healthcare - now I pay nearly £2,000'
'I just feel like my GP can, at any given time, ruin my life.'
metro.co.uk
October 16, 2025 at 2:12 PM
🚨 Hundreds, possibly thousands, of GPs are refusing Trans+ adults their healthcare
We always said the Trans+ Healthcare scandal would get worse
"Given the complexity and unique medical considerations involved in hormone therapy [we're no longer authorising your prescription]" - GP
We always said the Trans+ Healthcare scandal would get worse
"Given the complexity and unique medical considerations involved in hormone therapy [we're no longer authorising your prescription]" - GP
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"The EHRC’s exclusionary interim guidance has had a devastating impact on trans people’s lives"
“Now the guidance has been withdrawn, so should the exclusionary policies that organisations rashly implemented in its aftermath. If not, they could find themselves in hot water.”
“Now the guidance has been withdrawn, so should the exclusionary policies that organisations rashly implemented in its aftermath. If not, they could find themselves in hot water.”
EHRC withdraws interim guidance encouraging trans exclusion
After six months of confusion and delay, the EHRC has taken down interim guidance rushed out in April. But the damage has already been done.
goodlawproject.org
October 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
"The EHRC’s exclusionary interim guidance has had a devastating impact on trans people’s lives"
“Now the guidance has been withdrawn, so should the exclusionary policies that organisations rashly implemented in its aftermath. If not, they could find themselves in hot water.”
“Now the guidance has been withdrawn, so should the exclusionary policies that organisations rashly implemented in its aftermath. If not, they could find themselves in hot water.”
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Gender Identity Clinic's Waiting Lists from Shortest To Longest
October 7, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Gender Identity Clinic's Waiting Lists from Shortest To Longest
@zackpolanski.bsky.social
Have you seen this? Note, this is for a first appointment. Someone in my family has already been waiting 3.5 years. They saved to go private with a shared-care plan but the shared-care was removed after 2.5 years without any explanation. They’re 25yo, how is this right?
Have you seen this? Note, this is for a first appointment. Someone in my family has already been waiting 3.5 years. They saved to go private with a shared-care plan but the shared-care was removed after 2.5 years without any explanation. They’re 25yo, how is this right?
Gender Identity Clinic's Waiting Lists from Shortest To Longest
October 7, 2025 at 6:42 PM
@zackpolanski.bsky.social
Have you seen this? Note, this is for a first appointment. Someone in my family has already been waiting 3.5 years. They saved to go private with a shared-care plan but the shared-care was removed after 2.5 years without any explanation. They’re 25yo, how is this right?
Have you seen this? Note, this is for a first appointment. Someone in my family has already been waiting 3.5 years. They saved to go private with a shared-care plan but the shared-care was removed after 2.5 years without any explanation. They’re 25yo, how is this right?
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Thank you for this Sian. Our open letter shares many of the same concerns and has now reached over 54k signatures in support:
notinourname.org.uk
notinourname.org.uk
Home - Not in our name
As women we reject the narrative that trans+ people are a threat.
notinourname.org.uk
September 27, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Thank you for this Sian. Our open letter shares many of the same concerns and has now reached over 54k signatures in support:
notinourname.org.uk
notinourname.org.uk
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I have come to the conclusion the EHRC guidance on single sex spaces should not even come to Parliament. It is misleading and has caused distress for my trans constituents.
I urge @bphillipsonMP to reject it on grounds of practicality and human rights.
sianberry.org.uk/publications/l…
I urge @bphillipsonMP to reject it on grounds of practicality and human rights.
sianberry.org.uk/publications/l…
September 27, 2025 at 8:54 AM
I have come to the conclusion the EHRC guidance on single sex spaces should not even come to Parliament. It is misleading and has caused distress for my trans constituents.
I urge @bphillipsonMP to reject it on grounds of practicality and human rights.
sianberry.org.uk/publications/l…
I urge @bphillipsonMP to reject it on grounds of practicality and human rights.
sianberry.org.uk/publications/l…
UK Cabinet response to an email I sent about the implications of the Supreme Court's judgment in the For Women Scotland case. #TransRightsAreHumanRights #EHRC #CisWithTheT
August 8, 2025 at 11:52 AM
UK Cabinet response to an email I sent about the implications of the Supreme Court's judgment in the For Women Scotland case. #TransRightsAreHumanRights #EHRC #CisWithTheT
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🚨 I've drafted a template MP letter to call on the Minister for Women & Equalities to reject any new EHRC Code unless & until the serious statements of alarm & condemnation from multiple international human rights bodies have been fully acknowledged & resolved.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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MPs must call on the Minister for Women and Equalities to reject the EHRC's new Code
The Minister for Women and Equalities will soon be called upon to approve a new Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions and Associations from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), f...
docs.google.com
July 10, 2025 at 1:48 PM
🚨 I've drafted a template MP letter to call on the Minister for Women & Equalities to reject any new EHRC Code unless & until the serious statements of alarm & condemnation from multiple international human rights bodies have been fully acknowledged & resolved.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Sign these petitions if you haven't already, share them on all platforms, get the message out as much as possible, we cannot allow these to lose momentum
Okay folks! We’ve a real opportunity here. This petition is at 78,000 (ends 28 July!). With a good push, we can get it over the line.
MPs *don't need to stick to the exact petition topic*. We can brief them to discuss any & ALL issues with trans healthcare.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
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MPs *don't need to stick to the exact petition topic*. We can brief them to discuss any & ALL issues with trans healthcare.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
1/🧵
Petition: Legally enshrine the right of adults to physically transition using NHS services
Introduce a law to legally protect the right of those aged 18 and over to transition using NHS services. This should specifically cover physical transition, including hormone treatment and surgery, as...
petition.parliament.uk
July 6, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Sign these petitions if you haven't already, share them on all platforms, get the message out as much as possible, we cannot allow these to lose momentum
Welcome Break Services, Telford. This is not ‘inclusive’ at all! It’s segregation, discriminatory and NOT the law. I waited here with my disabled mum as it was occupied by a large group of women, using it as an impromptu dressing room. A cis male janitor told us to use the baby changing. The…
July 6, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Welcome Break Services, Telford. This is not ‘inclusive’ at all! It’s segregation, discriminatory and NOT the law. I waited here with my disabled mum as it was occupied by a large group of women, using it as an impromptu dressing room. A cis male janitor told us to use the baby changing. The…
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Today, after 14 years, I’m resigning from the Labour Party.
Jeremy Corbyn and I will co-lead the founding of a new party, with other Independent MPs, campaigners and activists across the country.
Join us. The time is now.
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Jeremy Corbyn and I will co-lead the founding of a new party, with other Independent MPs, campaigners and activists across the country.
Join us. The time is now.
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July 3, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Today, after 14 years, I’m resigning from the Labour Party.
Jeremy Corbyn and I will co-lead the founding of a new party, with other Independent MPs, campaigners and activists across the country.
Join us. The time is now.
Sign up here to stay updated: actionnetwork.org/forms/join-t...
Jeremy Corbyn and I will co-lead the founding of a new party, with other Independent MPs, campaigners and activists across the country.
Join us. The time is now.
Sign up here to stay updated: actionnetwork.org/forms/join-t...
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So, yesterday’s mass lobby of parliament was the largest LGBTQ + lobby of parliament ever, beating the Section 28 lobby in
The 1980s…
The 1980s…
History was made at the mass lobby for trans rights
An estimated 900 trans+ people and allies turned up at Westminster, making it the largest LGBTQIA+ lobby on record
diva-magazine.com
June 26, 2025 at 9:34 AM
So, yesterday’s mass lobby of parliament was the largest LGBTQ + lobby of parliament ever, beating the Section 28 lobby in
The 1980s…
The 1980s…
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📣 The EHRC consultation for the Code of Practice for the Equality Act closes at 11:59pm on Monday 30th June 2025 📣
➡ Even if you have only 10 minutes for a submission, your voice deserves to be heard
➡ Even if you have only 10 minutes for a submission, your voice deserves to be heard
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June 24, 2025 at 1:16 PM
📣 The EHRC consultation for the Code of Practice for the Equality Act closes at 11:59pm on Monday 30th June 2025 📣
➡ Even if you have only 10 minutes for a submission, your voice deserves to be heard
➡ Even if you have only 10 minutes for a submission, your voice deserves to be heard