Lisa Power
@thisislisapower.bsky.social
Don’t mourn, organise. Not dead yet.
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Labour FFS you have to take some positive decisions. Some investment in positive things.
You’re just the delay for reform otherwise.
You’re just the delay for reform otherwise.
November 11, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Labour FFS you have to take some positive decisions. Some investment in positive things.
You’re just the delay for reform otherwise.
You’re just the delay for reform otherwise.
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A group of powerful national journalists choosing to single out the healthcare of a vulnerable minority for a campaign of intense laser-like scrutiny would, in an humane society, be described as an insane radicalised pogrom.
But on Normal Island, that's a Wednesday.
But on Normal Island, that's a Wednesday.
Emily Maitlis admitting she worked at the bbc to try and get healthcare for trans people shut down
November 11, 2025 at 12:25 AM
A group of powerful national journalists choosing to single out the healthcare of a vulnerable minority for a campaign of intense laser-like scrutiny would, in an humane society, be described as an insane radicalised pogrom.
But on Normal Island, that's a Wednesday.
But on Normal Island, that's a Wednesday.
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Quick thread on the BBC and the political and societal significance of recent developments:
One of the main reasons the UK has historically been so much less polarised than the US, is that Britain has a shared source of information, consumed and trusted by most people regardless of their politics.
One of the main reasons the UK has historically been so much less polarised than the US, is that Britain has a shared source of information, consumed and trusted by most people regardless of their politics.
November 10, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Quick thread on the BBC and the political and societal significance of recent developments:
One of the main reasons the UK has historically been so much less polarised than the US, is that Britain has a shared source of information, consumed and trusted by most people regardless of their politics.
One of the main reasons the UK has historically been so much less polarised than the US, is that Britain has a shared source of information, consumed and trusted by most people regardless of their politics.
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Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.
November 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.
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😮
Norway finds out that its electric busses - produced by a Chinese firm - can be remotely controlled from China!
The good news of this is that the Norwegians realised this because they did a cybersecurity test. We need to think about, and test, stuff like this more.
www.focus.de/panorama/wel...
Norway finds out that its electric busses - produced by a Chinese firm - can be remotely controlled from China!
The good news of this is that the Norwegians realised this because they did a cybersecurity test. We need to think about, and test, stuff like this more.
www.focus.de/panorama/wel...
Norweger stellen fest, dass China 850 ihrer Elektrobusse fernsteuern und sogar stoppen kann
Etwa 850 in Norwegen eingesetzte Elektrobusse können aus China vollständig kontrolliert werden. Das hat ein geheimer Test der öffentlichen Verkehrsbetriebe ergeben.
www.focus.de
November 6, 2025 at 10:43 AM
😮
Norway finds out that its electric busses - produced by a Chinese firm - can be remotely controlled from China!
The good news of this is that the Norwegians realised this because they did a cybersecurity test. We need to think about, and test, stuff like this more.
www.focus.de/panorama/wel...
Norway finds out that its electric busses - produced by a Chinese firm - can be remotely controlled from China!
The good news of this is that the Norwegians realised this because they did a cybersecurity test. We need to think about, and test, stuff like this more.
www.focus.de/panorama/wel...
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I'm not a fan of BBC News; since the death of Dr David Kelly in 2003, the corporation has been too cautious about opposing the govt that manages its funding.
But the current political interference is anti-truth. Anyone who thinks it's pro-Gaza and pro-trans is deluded
observer.co.uk/opinion-and-...
But the current political interference is anti-truth. Anyone who thinks it's pro-Gaza and pro-trans is deluded
observer.co.uk/opinion-and-...
The Observer view: political interference at the BBC | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 8:03 AM
I'm not a fan of BBC News; since the death of Dr David Kelly in 2003, the corporation has been too cautious about opposing the govt that manages its funding.
But the current political interference is anti-truth. Anyone who thinks it's pro-Gaza and pro-trans is deluded
observer.co.uk/opinion-and-...
But the current political interference is anti-truth. Anyone who thinks it's pro-Gaza and pro-trans is deluded
observer.co.uk/opinion-and-...
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Be clear, the American far right are coming for British democracy.
November 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Be clear, the American far right are coming for British democracy.
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We seem to have collectively decided to disregard the fact that the US President, assisted by Elon Musk, is responsible for hundreds of thousands of avoidable deaths, a number that will grow over time. But hey, "one trillion dollars" www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
www.newyorker.com
November 8, 2025 at 6:31 PM
We seem to have collectively decided to disregard the fact that the US President, assisted by Elon Musk, is responsible for hundreds of thousands of avoidable deaths, a number that will grow over time. But hey, "one trillion dollars" www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
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🏊♀️The women who swim at Kenwood Ladies Pond have already made their decision.
In 2024, almost 900 members voted to keep their trans-inclusive policy - a policy that has worked peacefully since 2019.
Now, a small campaign group is seeking to overturn that democratic decision through the courts.
1/5
In 2024, almost 900 members voted to keep their trans-inclusive policy - a policy that has worked peacefully since 2019.
Now, a small campaign group is seeking to overturn that democratic decision through the courts.
1/5
November 7, 2025 at 9:06 AM
🏊♀️The women who swim at Kenwood Ladies Pond have already made their decision.
In 2024, almost 900 members voted to keep their trans-inclusive policy - a policy that has worked peacefully since 2019.
Now, a small campaign group is seeking to overturn that democratic decision through the courts.
1/5
In 2024, almost 900 members voted to keep their trans-inclusive policy - a policy that has worked peacefully since 2019.
Now, a small campaign group is seeking to overturn that democratic decision through the courts.
1/5
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The recent policy change which makes it impossible for young trans people to delay puberty, at great cost to their mental health, has a special caveat to allow cross-sex hormones to be used on intersex children even contrary to their wishes, at great cost to their mental health.
November 8, 2025 at 12:17 PM
The recent policy change which makes it impossible for young trans people to delay puberty, at great cost to their mental health, has a special caveat to allow cross-sex hormones to be used on intersex children even contrary to their wishes, at great cost to their mental health.
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We’ve created an FAQ resource with common questions that might be raised by MPs.
Find the resource at: tinyurl.com/Bathroom-Ban...
Ask your MP to urge the government to scrap the bathroom ban.
You can find our resource for meeting your MP at:
tinyurl.com/Meet-Your-MP
#ScrapTheBathroomBan
Find the resource at: tinyurl.com/Bathroom-Ban...
Ask your MP to urge the government to scrap the bathroom ban.
You can find our resource for meeting your MP at:
tinyurl.com/Meet-Your-MP
#ScrapTheBathroomBan
November 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
We’ve created an FAQ resource with common questions that might be raised by MPs.
Find the resource at: tinyurl.com/Bathroom-Ban...
Ask your MP to urge the government to scrap the bathroom ban.
You can find our resource for meeting your MP at:
tinyurl.com/Meet-Your-MP
#ScrapTheBathroomBan
Find the resource at: tinyurl.com/Bathroom-Ban...
Ask your MP to urge the government to scrap the bathroom ban.
You can find our resource for meeting your MP at:
tinyurl.com/Meet-Your-MP
#ScrapTheBathroomBan
Good on Lammy for pointing out that while he's the first black person to stand on the winning side of the despatch box, two black women have stood on the other side before. Though honestly, it should be less "congratulations" and more "about bloody time".
A historical moment in Parliament as Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy becomes the first Black person to ever answer a Prime Minister's question. 👏
November 5, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Good on Lammy for pointing out that while he's the first black person to stand on the winning side of the despatch box, two black women have stood on the other side before. Though honestly, it should be less "congratulations" and more "about bloody time".
Meet the Author: Ophelia Field - The Favourite
Wednesday 3 December, 7pm
Visit Queer Britain Museum to meet author Ophelia Field, interviewed by Lisa Power, as they explore the history behind the award-winning film.
Book online: link.outsavvy.com/xba5kvw1
Wednesday 3 December, 7pm
Visit Queer Britain Museum to meet author Ophelia Field, interviewed by Lisa Power, as they explore the history behind the award-winning film.
Book online: link.outsavvy.com/xba5kvw1
November 5, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Meet the Author: Ophelia Field - The Favourite
Wednesday 3 December, 7pm
Visit Queer Britain Museum to meet author Ophelia Field, interviewed by Lisa Power, as they explore the history behind the award-winning film.
Book online: link.outsavvy.com/xba5kvw1
Wednesday 3 December, 7pm
Visit Queer Britain Museum to meet author Ophelia Field, interviewed by Lisa Power, as they explore the history behind the award-winning film.
Book online: link.outsavvy.com/xba5kvw1
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Who could have predicted that what voters wanted after all were candidates with even a modicum of a spine? This was truly unknowable before today.
November 5, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Who could have predicted that what voters wanted after all were candidates with even a modicum of a spine? This was truly unknowable before today.
Save this for the next time some Terf decides to speak on behalf of all cisgender women. And the next, and the next because they don’t love facts.
November 5, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Save this for the next time some Terf decides to speak on behalf of all cisgender women. And the next, and the next because they don’t love facts.
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Well this is depressing and familiar >>
I scored 90% on Have I Got Phobia For You. Test yourself here www.higpfy.co.uk
I scored 90% on Have I Got Phobia For You. Test yourself here www.higpfy.co.uk
Have I Got Phobia For You
Bringing attention to the often harmful practices of our mainstream media. Thankfully the days of vile hostility against gay people are now more or less over, but, reading today’s newspapers, there’s ...
www.higpfy.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Well this is depressing and familiar >>
I scored 90% on Have I Got Phobia For You. Test yourself here www.higpfy.co.uk
I scored 90% on Have I Got Phobia For You. Test yourself here www.higpfy.co.uk
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Wow, look what the Forstater case has unlocked…
The racist is found to be unlawfully stopped by the police because of his protected characteristics of political belief.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
The racist is found to be unlawfully stopped by the police because of his protected characteristics of political belief.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
Tommy Robinson found not guilty over border stop terror charge
Far-right figure was driving Bentley to Benidorm with thousands of pounds in cash when he was stopped by police, court heard
www.independent.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Wow, look what the Forstater case has unlocked…
The racist is found to be unlawfully stopped by the police because of his protected characteristics of political belief.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
The racist is found to be unlawfully stopped by the police because of his protected characteristics of political belief.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
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My critical analysis of the anti-trans astroturf group, the LGB Alliance, has just been published in the special edition of the Bulletin of Applied Transgender Studies. I recommend the whole special edition - it's open access, no pay wall.
bulletin.appliedtransstudies.org/article/4/1-...
bulletin.appliedtransstudies.org/article/4/1-...
Astro-TERFs - Bulletin of Applied Transgender Studies
In the backlash against trans rights in the UK since the late 2010s,
the LGB Alliance has been implicated as a leading exponent of the new
moral panic, typified by its newspaper campaign against GRA r...
bulletin.appliedtransstudies.org
November 4, 2025 at 7:42 PM
My critical analysis of the anti-trans astroturf group, the LGB Alliance, has just been published in the special edition of the Bulletin of Applied Transgender Studies. I recommend the whole special edition - it's open access, no pay wall.
bulletin.appliedtransstudies.org/article/4/1-...
bulletin.appliedtransstudies.org/article/4/1-...
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I emailed Nadia Sass the wife of the man who was charged alongside the former leader of Reform Wales, Nathan Gill, & she sent me a long reply..all about Nigel Farage.
The weird thing is that I didn’t ask her anything about Nigel Farage.
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The weird thing is that I didn’t ask her anything about Nigel Farage.
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November 2, 2025 at 6:53 PM
I emailed Nadia Sass the wife of the man who was charged alongside the former leader of Reform Wales, Nathan Gill, & she sent me a long reply..all about Nigel Farage.
The weird thing is that I didn’t ask her anything about Nigel Farage.
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The weird thing is that I didn’t ask her anything about Nigel Farage.
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Funny* isn't that the Media complain about the 15% payrise for Train Drivers over 3 years, or the 22% payrise for Doctors over 3 years.
But they ignore the 76% payrise for CEO's over the last 5 years, or the 38% payrise for Bankers in 1 year.
*Disgusting
But they ignore the 76% payrise for CEO's over the last 5 years, or the 38% payrise for Bankers in 1 year.
*Disgusting
November 2, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Funny* isn't that the Media complain about the 15% payrise for Train Drivers over 3 years, or the 22% payrise for Doctors over 3 years.
But they ignore the 76% payrise for CEO's over the last 5 years, or the 38% payrise for Bankers in 1 year.
*Disgusting
But they ignore the 76% payrise for CEO's over the last 5 years, or the 38% payrise for Bankers in 1 year.
*Disgusting
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Asking for pavements and dropped kerbs to be kept free for those who need them isn’t too big an ask. It’s the absolute bare minimum ✍️Stephen Price
Chasing pavements: Can we have our streets back, please?
Stephen Price Towards the end of my dad’s life, his only option to get out and about and away from the confines of his small flat and the TV screen was through the (initially very reluctant) use of a…
buff.ly
November 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Asking for pavements and dropped kerbs to be kept free for those who need them isn’t too big an ask. It’s the absolute bare minimum ✍️Stephen Price
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Saw a news report yesterday about children as young as 9 being given weight loss jabs on the NHS, and I think it shows just how utterly bullshit the “lack of research into long term impacts” excuse for banning puberty blockers for trans kids really was. It’s purely ideological.
November 1, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Saw a news report yesterday about children as young as 9 being given weight loss jabs on the NHS, and I think it shows just how utterly bullshit the “lack of research into long term impacts” excuse for banning puberty blockers for trans kids really was. It’s purely ideological.
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It seems that very few of those in power at our councils and at the Senedd have a disability, or a family member with one, and it shows. If they had, we'd have our pavements back overnight ✍️ Stephen Price
Chasing pavements: Can we have our streets back, please?
Stephen Price Towards the end of my dad’s life, his only option to get out and about and away from the confines of his small flat and the TV screen was through the (initially very reluctant) use of a ...
wp.me
November 2, 2025 at 8:40 AM
It seems that very few of those in power at our councils and at the Senedd have a disability, or a family member with one, and it shows. If they had, we'd have our pavements back overnight ✍️ Stephen Price
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This is a cracking piece of investigative journalism.
And it's the kind of thing that mainstream, centralised outfits don't do enough of now.
Get off X, get into the details, people.
manchestermill.co.uk/the-men-who-...
And it's the kind of thing that mainstream, centralised outfits don't do enough of now.
Get off X, get into the details, people.
manchestermill.co.uk/the-men-who-...
The men who raised the flags
Nigel Farage says this summer’s movement was led by ‘ordinary people’ expressing their patriotism. That’s not what we found
manchestermill.co.uk
November 2, 2025 at 10:10 AM
This is a cracking piece of investigative journalism.
And it's the kind of thing that mainstream, centralised outfits don't do enough of now.
Get off X, get into the details, people.
manchestermill.co.uk/the-men-who-...
And it's the kind of thing that mainstream, centralised outfits don't do enough of now.
Get off X, get into the details, people.
manchestermill.co.uk/the-men-who-...
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News in that children are now being prescribed weight loss jabs on the NHS.
@wesstreetingmp.bsky.social
Where are the trials for the use of these experimental drugs in children? How do you know it’s safe?
📢 SHOW US THE EVIDENCE 📢
All so utterly predictable and fucked up.
Here we go again ✍️
@wesstreetingmp.bsky.social
Where are the trials for the use of these experimental drugs in children? How do you know it’s safe?
📢 SHOW US THE EVIDENCE 📢
All so utterly predictable and fucked up.
Here we go again ✍️
November 2, 2025 at 7:52 AM
News in that children are now being prescribed weight loss jabs on the NHS.
@wesstreetingmp.bsky.social
Where are the trials for the use of these experimental drugs in children? How do you know it’s safe?
📢 SHOW US THE EVIDENCE 📢
All so utterly predictable and fucked up.
Here we go again ✍️
@wesstreetingmp.bsky.social
Where are the trials for the use of these experimental drugs in children? How do you know it’s safe?
📢 SHOW US THE EVIDENCE 📢
All so utterly predictable and fucked up.
Here we go again ✍️