LGBT+ Liberal Democrats π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈ
@pluslibdems.bsky.social
The Liberal Democrats party body for gender and sexual minorities. Campaigning for equality. π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈ Promoted by LGBT+ Lib Dems, 66 Buckingham Gate, SW1E 6AU.
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Statement from us on today's ruling:
"As LGBT+ Liberal Democrats... we don't think Britain is the sort of country where people should have to show their 'papers, please' in order to use the loo. ...we do not support efforts to legislate in ignorance to enforce conformity."
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"As LGBT+ Liberal Democrats... we don't think Britain is the sort of country where people should have to show their 'papers, please' in order to use the loo. ...we do not support efforts to legislate in ignorance to enforce conformity."
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In the meantime, over a hundred thousand people are living with HIV in the UK still, and thousands are thought to be infected but unaware.
We have work to do to achieve the world we know is possible - thank you to everyone helping us get there. (2/2)
We have work to do to achieve the world we know is possible - thank you to everyone helping us get there. (2/2)
December 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM
In the meantime, over a hundred thousand people are living with HIV in the UK still, and thousands are thought to be infected but unaware.
We have work to do to achieve the world we know is possible - thank you to everyone helping us get there. (2/2)
We have work to do to achieve the world we know is possible - thank you to everyone helping us get there. (2/2)
Today is World AIDS Day. We have come a long way since the horrors of the 1980s, which triggered a wave of homophobia which has its echoes today.
HIV is now routinely treatable and for the first time there is the prospect of a world without AIDS too. (1/2)
HIV is now routinely treatable and for the first time there is the prospect of a world without AIDS too. (1/2)
December 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Today is World AIDS Day. We have come a long way since the horrors of the 1980s, which triggered a wave of homophobia which has its echoes today.
HIV is now routinely treatable and for the first time there is the prospect of a world without AIDS too. (1/2)
HIV is now routinely treatable and for the first time there is the prospect of a world without AIDS too. (1/2)
Thank you to @mariecgoldman.bsky.social, @cajardinemp.bsky.social, @lizbarkerlords.bsky.social and other @libdems.org.uk MPs and Peers who have been working with the APPG on this. It's vital to keep up work on this, particularly now an end to AIDS is possible.
In 2023, nearly 108,000 people received HIV care in the UK, showing progress. This World AIDS Day, weβre reminded thereβs more to do as around 5,000 people remain undiagnosed. Recently, I met with the APPG on HIV, AIDS and Sexual Health to discuss raising awareness and expanding prevention.
December 1, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Thank you to @mariecgoldman.bsky.social, @cajardinemp.bsky.social, @lizbarkerlords.bsky.social and other @libdems.org.uk MPs and Peers who have been working with the APPG on this. It's vital to keep up work on this, particularly now an end to AIDS is possible.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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Thank you for this, @mariecgoldman.bsky.social, and to the dozens of @libdems.org.uk MPs who have already signed her letter. We've been hearing distressing accounts of this sort of exclusion happening already.
The EHRC guidance needs to be rejected and rewritten if it's not good enough.
The EHRC guidance needs to be rejected and rewritten if it's not good enough.
Imagine being turned away from a bathroom, hospital, or cinema for βnot looking female enoughβ. The leaked EHRC guidance could do just that. Along with my Lib Dem colleagues, Iβve written to the Minister calling for new, inclusive, practical guidance that protects everyoneβs rights.
November 28, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Thank you for this, @mariecgoldman.bsky.social, and to the dozens of @libdems.org.uk MPs who have already signed her letter. We've been hearing distressing accounts of this sort of exclusion happening already.
The EHRC guidance needs to be rejected and rewritten if it's not good enough.
The EHRC guidance needs to be rejected and rewritten if it's not good enough.
Thank you, @joshbabarinde.bsky.social π§‘
Gay MP perfectly explains why EHRCβs βshockingβ guidance on single-sex spaces is βunworkableβ
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/26/ehrc-guidance-trans-josh-babarinde-lib-dem/?utm_content=1764164402&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/26/ehrc-guidance-trans-josh-babarinde-lib-dem/?utm_content=1764164402&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
November 26, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Thank you, @joshbabarinde.bsky.social π§‘
If you're a member of the LGBT+ Lib Dems, you should have received your ballot email (from OpaVote) for our contested Executive elections, for 1x Policy Officer and 10x Ordinary Executive Members. Do check your Updates/Promotions/Spam folders - you have until 6pm on Friday 05/12 to cast your votes!
November 20, 2025 at 10:02 PM
If you're a member of the LGBT+ Lib Dems, you should have received your ballot email (from OpaVote) for our contested Executive elections, for 1x Policy Officer and 10x Ordinary Executive Members. Do check your Updates/Promotions/Spam folders - you have until 6pm on Friday 05/12 to cast your votes!
Thank you, @joshbabarinde.bsky.social for pressing the government on today's appalling leaked EHRC proposals. It is both sickening and predictable that they should leak on Transgender Day of Remembrance. Thank you for committing the @libdems.org.uk to standing up for our rights.
November 20, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Thank you, @joshbabarinde.bsky.social for pressing the government on today's appalling leaked EHRC proposals. It is both sickening and predictable that they should leak on Transgender Day of Remembrance. Thank you for committing the @libdems.org.uk to standing up for our rights.
Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance. It hits particularly hard this year - a powerful reminder of why we fight, and a moment to reflect on those no longer with us.
May they rest in power.
May they rest in power.
November 20, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance. It hits particularly hard this year - a powerful reminder of why we fight, and a moment to reflect on those no longer with us.
May they rest in power.
May they rest in power.
Thank you for fighting for trans people, Christine π³οΈββ§οΈ
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 9:40 PM
Thank you for fighting for trans people, Christine π³οΈββ§οΈ
....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 womenβs 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 womenβs 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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Huge congratulations from us to @joshbabarinde.bsky.social and Connor! We *think* this was the first ever proposal by an MP actually in the chamber! ππ³οΈβπ
Eastbourne MP Josh Babarinde proposes in House of Commons
Eastbourne Lib Dem MP Josh Babarinde says he "couldn't be happier" after he popped the question.
www.bbc.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Huge congratulations from us to @joshbabarinde.bsky.social and Connor! We *think* this was the first ever proposal by an MP actually in the chamber! ππ³οΈβπ
A huge thank you to @charleyhasted.bsky.social and @lukeallanld.bsky.social for being our Co-Chairs in 2025, and congratulations to Lucas North for being elected Chair for 2026.
Thank you as well to @joshbabarinde.bsky.social and to @mariecgoldman.bsky.social for addressing our AGM so well today. π§‘
Thank you as well to @joshbabarinde.bsky.social and to @mariecgoldman.bsky.social for addressing our AGM so well today. π§‘
Just finished my last AGM as Co-Chair of @pluslibdems.bsky.social. It's been brilliant to work with @lukeallanld.bsky.social and I'm looking forward to handing over to Lucas North who'll be taking over in January.
November 15, 2025 at 4:52 PM
A huge thank you to @charleyhasted.bsky.social and @lukeallanld.bsky.social for being our Co-Chairs in 2025, and congratulations to Lucas North for being elected Chair for 2026.
Thank you as well to @joshbabarinde.bsky.social and to @mariecgoldman.bsky.social for addressing our AGM so well today. π§‘
Thank you as well to @joshbabarinde.bsky.social and to @mariecgoldman.bsky.social for addressing our AGM so well today. π§‘
The @libdems.org.uk submitted proposals to allow trans people to correct their birth certificates back in 1998. Now, as then, we stand with trans people and are determined to fight for equality and liberation for all.
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Trans Awareness Week
November 13β19 2025 marks Trans Awareness Week. It is a time to listen to and act on the voices of transgender and non-binary people, celebrate their contributions and resilience, and recognise the ba...
www.libdems.org.uk
November 13, 2025 at 6:50 PM
The @libdems.org.uk submitted proposals to allow trans people to correct their birth certificates back in 1998. Now, as then, we stand with trans people and are determined to fight for equality and liberation for all.
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This is a particularly timely Transgender Awareness Week. Thank you to all the trans members of @libdems.org.uk - we see you, we appreciate you, and we're sorry for the grief you go through in the name of our party. We are hugely encouraged by the swell of support for you this year.
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Today is the beginning of Trans Awareness Week.
Itβs an opportunity for us to celebrate trans people, acknowledge the challenges they face, and reflect on how we as a society can work together to improve trans peopleβs lives.
Itβs an opportunity for us to celebrate trans people, acknowledge the challenges they face, and reflect on how we as a society can work together to improve trans peopleβs lives.
November 13, 2025 at 6:50 PM
This is a particularly timely Transgender Awareness Week. Thank you to all the trans members of @libdems.org.uk - we see you, we appreciate you, and we're sorry for the grief you go through in the name of our party. We are hugely encouraged by the swell of support for you this year.
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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. π§‘
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. π§‘
Voting in the Lib Dem internal party elections closes today at 14:00.
We encourage as many party members as possible to vote - we have some recommendations for who to vote for, too. π
We encourage as many party members as possible to vote - we have some recommendations for who to vote for, too. π
Candidates for 2025 Internal Elections
LGBT+ Lib Dems and allies standing in the triennial internal party elections
lgbt.libdems.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Voting in the Lib Dem internal party elections closes today at 14:00.
We encourage as many party members as possible to vote - we have some recommendations for who to vote for, too. π
We encourage as many party members as possible to vote - we have some recommendations for who to vote for, too. π
Thank you all. π
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 10:23 PM
Thank you all. π
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:
On this day of solidarity we extend our love and unconditional support to the intersex community, here in the UK and around the world. The LGBTQIA+ community must stand together with you and empower you to make your own choices for your lives.
Free to be Who You Are
F9 - Spokesperson's paper motion. Liberal Democrat Spring Conference, Harrogate, 2025.
www.libdems.org.uk
November 8, 2025 at 8:35 PM
On this day of solidarity we extend our love and unconditional support to the intersex community, here in the UK and around the world. The LGBTQIA+ community must stand together with you and empower you to make your own choices for your lives.
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.
The RO has no authority to rewrite the Constitution of the party. It is now vital that all @libdems.org.uk members, not just trans ones, revoke the party's right to use their sex-assigned-at-birth data, which they can do easily here:
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Lib Dem Internal Elections β Sex Assigned At Birth Data Consent Withdrawal β LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
lgbtlibdems.org.uk
November 6, 2025 at 9:15 PM
The RO has no authority to rewrite the Constitution of the party. It is now vital that all @libdems.org.uk members, not just trans ones, revoke the party's right to use their sex-assigned-at-birth data, which they can do easily here:
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