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Long past time we normalised talking about the Cass Scandal rather than the Cass Report.
Maria Steen on RTE radio and Hillary "Andrew Wakefield" Cass* on RTE website is a reminder that forces of hate and oppression need to be constantly defeated...
*Cass report has been so massively shredded by actual science only the ignorant or the malevolent refer to it with any credence
*Cass report has been so massively shredded by actual science only the ignorant or the malevolent refer to it with any credence
February 15, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Long past time we normalised talking about the Cass Scandal rather than the Cass Report.
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Here are our FAQs on what the High Court's judgment means. goodlawproject.org/resource/faq...
FAQ: Trans inclusion after the High Court decision on the EHRC’s interim guidance | Good Law Project
An explanation of where things stand for services and workplaces
goodlawproject.org
February 13, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Here are our FAQs on what the High Court's judgment means. goodlawproject.org/resource/faq...
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“Planting suitable wetland species alongside rivers and roof tops helps delay surface water runoff by up to 90%…In the Netherlands, there are hundreds of green roofs on bus stops…Each square metre green of roof cover absorbs 20 litres of water, reducing how much water enters the drains.”
Now, a study from University of East London looks at ways to restore some of the "sponginess" the city has lost, protecting vulnerable homes & businesses.
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February 13, 2026 at 8:24 AM
“Planting suitable wetland species alongside rivers and roof tops helps delay surface water runoff by up to 90%…In the Netherlands, there are hundreds of green roofs on bus stops…Each square metre green of roof cover absorbs 20 litres of water, reducing how much water enters the drains.”
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As the EU explores a ban on forever chemicals, the UK announces a plan to make a plan of what to maybe do about PFAS. How many people are being exposed to harmful chemicals while the government dithers?
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The EU is working on a blanket ban of ‘forever chemicals’. Why isn't Britain? | Pippa Neill
I met people living with dangerous levels of Pfas, including in their food. The government is failing them, says environmental journalist Pippa Neill
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 11:47 AM
As the EU explores a ban on forever chemicals, the UK announces a plan to make a plan of what to maybe do about PFAS. How many people are being exposed to harmful chemicals while the government dithers?
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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I gave a quote to a Metro news article:
"This new government guidance will cause extreme harm to trans children of all ages. Study after study have shown that trans children need policies that are the exact opposite of what this Government is enforcing... 1/
"This new government guidance will cause extreme harm to trans children of all ages. Study after study have shown that trans children need policies that are the exact opposite of what this Government is enforcing... 1/
February 13, 2026 at 12:47 PM
I gave a quote to a Metro news article:
"This new government guidance will cause extreme harm to trans children of all ages. Study after study have shown that trans children need policies that are the exact opposite of what this Government is enforcing... 1/
"This new government guidance will cause extreme harm to trans children of all ages. Study after study have shown that trans children need policies that are the exact opposite of what this Government is enforcing... 1/
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February 13, 2026 at 11:43 AM
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It was believed in medieval times that hedgehogs had spikes so they could roll over fruit to carry home to their children, which is not true but is a really cute idea
February 13, 2026 at 11:26 AM
It was believed in medieval times that hedgehogs had spikes so they could roll over fruit to carry home to their children, which is not true but is a really cute idea
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Breaking: on two counts, the High Court has ruled that the Labour government's proscription of the campaign group Palestine Action was unlawful – a win for its co-founder Huda Ammori, who sought a judicial review of the ban
February 13, 2026 at 10:07 AM
Breaking: on two counts, the High Court has ruled that the Labour government's proscription of the campaign group Palestine Action was unlawful – a win for its co-founder Huda Ammori, who sought a judicial review of the ban
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Labour’s vote is collapsing everywhere.
In Peterborough last night, as in Gorton and Denton, voting Green is the only way to stop Reform.
In Peterborough last night, as in Gorton and Denton, voting Green is the only way to stop Reform.
Fletton & Woodston (Peterborough) Council By-Election Result:
➡️ RFM: 29.4% (New)
🌍 GRN: 27.6% (+16.2)
🌳 CON: 21.8% (-11.8)
🌹 LAB: 16.8% (-31.2)
🔶 LDM: 4.4% (-0.7)
No TUSC (-1.9) as previous.
Reform GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2024.
➡️ RFM: 29.4% (New)
🌍 GRN: 27.6% (+16.2)
🌳 CON: 21.8% (-11.8)
🌹 LAB: 16.8% (-31.2)
🔶 LDM: 4.4% (-0.7)
No TUSC (-1.9) as previous.
Reform GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2024.
February 13, 2026 at 7:59 AM
Labour’s vote is collapsing everywhere.
In Peterborough last night, as in Gorton and Denton, voting Green is the only way to stop Reform.
In Peterborough last night, as in Gorton and Denton, voting Green is the only way to stop Reform.
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The NHS closed Tavistock over trans care concerns – there were just eight complaints all from cisgender people.
1. JK Rowling
2. Maya Forstater
3. Helen Joyce
4. Graham Linehan
5. Kathleen Stock
6. Posie Parker
7. Wes Streeting
8. Rosie Duffield
www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/11/n...
1. JK Rowling
2. Maya Forstater
3. Helen Joyce
4. Graham Linehan
5. Kathleen Stock
6. Posie Parker
7. Wes Streeting
8. Rosie Duffield
www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/11/n...
NHS closed Tavistock over care complaints – there were only eight
An eye-opening FOI report has revealed that just eight people complained about the Tavistock gender clinic's care provision in 10 years.
www.thepinknews.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:22 AM
The NHS closed Tavistock over trans care concerns – there were just eight complaints all from cisgender people.
1. JK Rowling
2. Maya Forstater
3. Helen Joyce
4. Graham Linehan
5. Kathleen Stock
6. Posie Parker
7. Wes Streeting
8. Rosie Duffield
www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/11/n...
1. JK Rowling
2. Maya Forstater
3. Helen Joyce
4. Graham Linehan
5. Kathleen Stock
6. Posie Parker
7. Wes Streeting
8. Rosie Duffield
www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/11/n...
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Labour has brought back section 28 against trans and non-binary individuals. I lived through section 28 last time. I suffered the harms of it. This will do the same thing. Not even allowing young people to socially transition is plain wrong. It prevents them finding their own identity.
February 12, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Labour has brought back section 28 against trans and non-binary individuals. I lived through section 28 last time. I suffered the harms of it. This will do the same thing. Not even allowing young people to socially transition is plain wrong. It prevents them finding their own identity.
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Worth noting that in their continued "unbiased" reporting (sarcasm) the BBC doesn't cover how the Cass Review has been repeatedly discredited by peer reviewed studies, that suicide rates among trans young people have increased or, not a small matter, QUOTES A SINGLE TRANS OR NON-BINARY INDIVIDUAL.
February 12, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Worth noting that in their continued "unbiased" reporting (sarcasm) the BBC doesn't cover how the Cass Review has been repeatedly discredited by peer reviewed studies, that suicide rates among trans young people have increased or, not a small matter, QUOTES A SINGLE TRANS OR NON-BINARY INDIVIDUAL.
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If you were trying to come up with more harmful guidance towards trans and non-binary young people you would be hard pressed to find it. The fact it is backed by Cass shows how wrong it is.
We are already seeing an increase in suicide rates among trans young people.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
We are already seeing an increase in suicide rates among trans young people.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Vast majority' of parents should be involved if children question gender, schools told
School leaders welcome the
www.bbc.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 5:42 PM
If you were trying to come up with more harmful guidance towards trans and non-binary young people you would be hard pressed to find it. The fact it is backed by Cass shows how wrong it is.
We are already seeing an increase in suicide rates among trans young people.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
We are already seeing an increase in suicide rates among trans young people.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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The amount of harm being done is incalculable and won't be fully known for decades.
Every single 'gender-critical' measure boils down to more authoritarianism, treating children as the inanimate property of the parents, and policing even the smallest signs of gender-nonconformity.
Every single 'gender-critical' measure boils down to more authoritarianism, treating children as the inanimate property of the parents, and policing even the smallest signs of gender-nonconformity.
February 12, 2026 at 7:11 PM
The amount of harm being done is incalculable and won't be fully known for decades.
Every single 'gender-critical' measure boils down to more authoritarianism, treating children as the inanimate property of the parents, and policing even the smallest signs of gender-nonconformity.
Every single 'gender-critical' measure boils down to more authoritarianism, treating children as the inanimate property of the parents, and policing even the smallest signs of gender-nonconformity.
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This might sound like hyperbole.
It is not.
They took a decision they were warned would cause trans kids to die. Trans kids died. They covered that up and attacked those trying to expose their cover up.
They deserve to go to prison and nobody will ever be held accountable.
It is the UK way.
It is not.
They took a decision they were warned would cause trans kids to die. Trans kids died. They covered that up and attacked those trying to expose their cover up.
They deserve to go to prison and nobody will ever be held accountable.
It is the UK way.
Wes Streeting and Louis Appleby should go to prison over this. It's a massive scandal and they covered it up. They knew what they were doing restricting access to care and they did it anyways because of politics.
February 10, 2026 at 9:16 PM
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“We would expect support for full social transition to be agreed very rarely”
There you have it, the gov wants trans kids to rot in the closet
There you have it, the gov wants trans kids to rot in the closet
This explicit transphobia is spelled out in excruciating detail. Direct from Cass again.
February 12, 2026 at 5:01 PM
“We would expect support for full social transition to be agreed very rarely”
There you have it, the gov wants trans kids to rot in the closet
There you have it, the gov wants trans kids to rot in the closet
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Another thing. They went for trans kids because it's easier to target them than trans adults.
Trans kids you can threaten the parents with safeguarding and child abduction and force them to tolerate a lot of institutional abuse with limited outcry.
Trans kids you can threaten the parents with safeguarding and child abduction and force them to tolerate a lot of institutional abuse with limited outcry.
There's no outstanding scientific theory that would otherwise explain why puberty blockers are "harmful" for gender identity cases but not harmful for precocious puberty, beyond "we don't want the trans kids to be trans".
February 12, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Another thing. They went for trans kids because it's easier to target them than trans adults.
Trans kids you can threaten the parents with safeguarding and child abduction and force them to tolerate a lot of institutional abuse with limited outcry.
Trans kids you can threaten the parents with safeguarding and child abduction and force them to tolerate a lot of institutional abuse with limited outcry.
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If you're a UK citizen who cares about the wellbeing of trans kids you have until April 22nd to do everything in your power to make sure these new rules do not come into effect. Lives are literally on the line.
Respond at this link 👇
Respond at this link 👇
February 12, 2026 at 6:38 PM
If you're a UK citizen who cares about the wellbeing of trans kids you have until April 22nd to do everything in your power to make sure these new rules do not come into effect. Lives are literally on the line.
Respond at this link 👇
Respond at this link 👇
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I have not had time to full read the guidance. But the sections I have read are horrific in their potential to cause harm.
Important thread from Cal here.
Important thread from Cal here.
New School Guidance announces:
Full bathroom ban.
Full PE ban.
Full school trip accommodation ban.
Trans kids will not go to the bathroom, do PE or go on any school trips. 1/
Full bathroom ban.
Full PE ban.
Full school trip accommodation ban.
Trans kids will not go to the bathroom, do PE or go on any school trips. 1/
February 12, 2026 at 7:12 PM
I have not had time to full read the guidance. But the sections I have read are horrific in their potential to cause harm.
Important thread from Cal here.
Important thread from Cal here.
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This stuff needs to be challenged as a violation of the human rights act. It's absolutely indecent in terms of destroying children's rights to express themselves.
Literally asking a doctor if Samantha should be allowed to chop off their hair and go by the name Sam. Fucks sake.
This draft guidance reproduces Cass insisting that clinicians must be involved in decisions about *social transition* which actually should be none of their damn business
They take the line that this "non-directive" intervention should force things to be "keeping options open and flexible"...
They take the line that this "non-directive" intervention should force things to be "keeping options open and flexible"...
February 12, 2026 at 7:19 PM
This stuff needs to be challenged as a violation of the human rights act. It's absolutely indecent in terms of destroying children's rights to express themselves.
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For #SuperbOwlSunday a gorgeous armed #owl, depicted on a Greek vessel, dating 5th century BC.
📷Louvre, Paris
📷Louvre, Paris
February 8, 2026 at 7:01 AM
For #SuperbOwlSunday a gorgeous armed #owl, depicted on a Greek vessel, dating 5th century BC.
📷Louvre, Paris
📷Louvre, Paris
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'"I hope I can use my platform and my voice throughout these games to try and encourage people to stay strong in these hard times," said the 26-year-old, who in 2019 publicly came out as bisexual and pansexual."
Amber Glenn says she received threats after making political comments at Olympics
The U.S. figure skating star said she's received threats after making political comments during an Olympics press conference this week. Here's what she said.
www.nbcnewyork.com
February 8, 2026 at 9:53 AM
'"I hope I can use my platform and my voice throughout these games to try and encourage people to stay strong in these hard times," said the 26-year-old, who in 2019 publicly came out as bisexual and pansexual."
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cool.
now keir starmer needs to resign. followed by mandelson's protege wes streeting.
now keir starmer needs to resign. followed by mandelson's protege wes streeting.
BREAKING: Morgan McSweeney quits as Keir Starmer's chief of staff amid fall-out from the Mandelson scandal
February 8, 2026 at 2:29 PM
cool.
now keir starmer needs to resign. followed by mandelson's protege wes streeting.
now keir starmer needs to resign. followed by mandelson's protege wes streeting.
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BREAKING: Morgan McSweeney quits as Keir Starmer's chief of staff amid fall-out from the Mandelson scandal
February 8, 2026 at 2:35 PM
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The number of trans youth suicides in the UK quadrupled in 2021 following significant restrictions in access to care. The NHS tried to cover this up with a fake report that tried to hide the truth.
goodlawproject.org/new-data-sho...
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New data shows surge in trans kids’ suicides following healthcare rollbacks | Good Law Project
A freedom of information request by Good Law Project has found that deaths by suicide of trans young people under 18 surged following the withdrawal of gender-affirming healthcare
goodlawproject.org
February 7, 2026 at 2:01 PM
The number of trans youth suicides in the UK quadrupled in 2021 following significant restrictions in access to care. The NHS tried to cover this up with a fake report that tried to hide the truth.
goodlawproject.org/new-data-sho...
goodlawproject.org/new-data-sho...