Andrew B 🔶️
@andrewjbatty.bsky.social
Asexual, Liberal Democrat, studying Politics Philosophy and Law!
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LGBT+ Liberal Democrats condemn our party's decision to base internal gender quotas on sex assigmed at birth.
This trans-exclusionary decision is an attack on one of the most vulnerable groups in our society.
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This trans-exclusionary decision is an attack on one of the most vulnerable groups in our society.
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October 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM
LGBT+ Liberal Democrats condemn our party's decision to base internal gender quotas on sex assigmed at birth.
This trans-exclusionary decision is an attack on one of the most vulnerable groups in our society.
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This trans-exclusionary decision is an attack on one of the most vulnerable groups in our society.
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Please sign our open letter to the @libdems.org.uk party asling for the awful decision over diversity quotas to be scrapped. 👇
lgbtlibdems.org.uk/civicrm/peti...
lgbtlibdems.org.uk/civicrm/peti...
Lib Dem Internal Elections 2025 – LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
lgbtlibdems.org.uk
October 28, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Please sign our open letter to the @libdems.org.uk party asling for the awful decision over diversity quotas to be scrapped. 👇
lgbtlibdems.org.uk/civicrm/peti...
lgbtlibdems.org.uk/civicrm/peti...
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If you're a candidate in the @libdems.org.uk internal elections, or ever have been, please revoke the party's right to use or hold your sex assigned at birth. We have a handy form: 👇
lgbtlibdems.org.uk/civicrm/peti...
lgbtlibdems.org.uk/civicrm/peti...
Lib Dem Internal Elections – Sex Assigned At Birth Data Consent Withdrawal – LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
lgbtlibdems.org.uk
October 28, 2025 at 2:53 PM
If you're a candidate in the @libdems.org.uk internal elections, or ever have been, please revoke the party's right to use or hold your sex assigned at birth. We have a handy form: 👇
lgbtlibdems.org.uk/civicrm/peti...
lgbtlibdems.org.uk/civicrm/peti...
www.libdemvoice.org/prue-bray-i-...
So fucking angry about this, honestly debating cancelling my membership because this is pure cowardice from the party.
I was for Josh, but now I'm single issue voting over trans rights, and Prues statement felt stronger
Disgusting that we're rolling over here
So fucking angry about this, honestly debating cancelling my membership because this is pure cowardice from the party.
I was for Josh, but now I'm single issue voting over trans rights, and Prues statement felt stronger
Disgusting that we're rolling over here
Lib Dem Internal Elections 2025 – LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
lgbtlibdems.org.uk
October 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
www.libdemvoice.org/prue-bray-i-...
So fucking angry about this, honestly debating cancelling my membership because this is pure cowardice from the party.
I was for Josh, but now I'm single issue voting over trans rights, and Prues statement felt stronger
Disgusting that we're rolling over here
So fucking angry about this, honestly debating cancelling my membership because this is pure cowardice from the party.
I was for Josh, but now I'm single issue voting over trans rights, and Prues statement felt stronger
Disgusting that we're rolling over here
What the fuck
I'm sorry, but leaving the ECAT??? The human trafficking Treaty???
Your actually insane, and now bordering on worse then reform! Surely human trafficking protections should be some of the easiest to justify in the asylum system!
Totally evil stance, what the fuck
I'm sorry, but leaving the ECAT??? The human trafficking Treaty???
Your actually insane, and now bordering on worse then reform! Surely human trafficking protections should be some of the easiest to justify in the asylum system!
Totally evil stance, what the fuck
October 5, 2025 at 9:24 AM
What the fuck
I'm sorry, but leaving the ECAT??? The human trafficking Treaty???
Your actually insane, and now bordering on worse then reform! Surely human trafficking protections should be some of the easiest to justify in the asylum system!
Totally evil stance, what the fuck
I'm sorry, but leaving the ECAT??? The human trafficking Treaty???
Your actually insane, and now bordering on worse then reform! Surely human trafficking protections should be some of the easiest to justify in the asylum system!
Totally evil stance, what the fuck
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Ming Campbell was a dedicated public servant and a true Liberal giant.
His principled leadership opposing the Iraq War was a mark of his morality, courage and wisdom.
But more than that, he was an incredibly warm and caring friend and colleague.
We will miss him terribly.
His principled leadership opposing the Iraq War was a mark of his morality, courage and wisdom.
But more than that, he was an incredibly warm and caring friend and colleague.
We will miss him terribly.
September 26, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Ming Campbell was a dedicated public servant and a true Liberal giant.
His principled leadership opposing the Iraq War was a mark of his morality, courage and wisdom.
But more than that, he was an incredibly warm and caring friend and colleague.
We will miss him terribly.
His principled leadership opposing the Iraq War was a mark of his morality, courage and wisdom.
But more than that, he was an incredibly warm and caring friend and colleague.
We will miss him terribly.
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Nigel Farage wants to drag Britain down the same road as Trump’s America: chaos, division and fear. Our NHS, our rights and our communities are at risk. Do not let Trump’s America become Farage’s Britain.
September 23, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Nigel Farage wants to drag Britain down the same road as Trump’s America: chaos, division and fear. Our NHS, our rights and our communities are at risk. Do not let Trump’s America become Farage’s Britain.
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What is happening in Gaza is a genocide. And the President of the United States is doing nothing to stop it.
Keir Starmer must raise this with Trump during the state visit.
Keir Starmer must raise this with Trump during the state visit.
September 16, 2025 at 7:04 PM
What is happening in Gaza is a genocide. And the President of the United States is doing nothing to stop it.
Keir Starmer must raise this with Trump during the state visit.
Keir Starmer must raise this with Trump during the state visit.
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I’ve signed this letter calling for full parliamentary scrutiny of the EHRC’s guidance.
Trans people deserve clarity, dignity, and safe access to services - not uncertainty and exclusion. Parliament must ensure that any guidance reflects lived experience and protects everyone’s rights.
Trans people deserve clarity, dignity, and safe access to services - not uncertainty and exclusion. Parliament must ensure that any guidance reflects lived experience and protects everyone’s rights.
September 12, 2025 at 10:35 AM
I’ve signed this letter calling for full parliamentary scrutiny of the EHRC’s guidance.
Trans people deserve clarity, dignity, and safe access to services - not uncertainty and exclusion. Parliament must ensure that any guidance reflects lived experience and protects everyone’s rights.
Trans people deserve clarity, dignity, and safe access to services - not uncertainty and exclusion. Parliament must ensure that any guidance reflects lived experience and protects everyone’s rights.
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If Keir Starmer thinks a reshuffle will solve anything he is learning the wrong lessons from the calamity Conservatives.
He needs to grab the bull by the horns and confront the real issues, not just move people around the cabinet table.
He needs to grab the bull by the horns and confront the real issues, not just move people around the cabinet table.
September 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
If Keir Starmer thinks a reshuffle will solve anything he is learning the wrong lessons from the calamity Conservatives.
He needs to grab the bull by the horns and confront the real issues, not just move people around the cabinet table.
He needs to grab the bull by the horns and confront the real issues, not just move people around the cabinet table.
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July 2, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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✅ The two neo-Nazi groups included in this Statutory Instrument clearly meet the threshold.
⚠️ But Palestine Action? The legal case is shaky.
❌ Proscription isn’t a substitute for prosecution.
Terror laws must stick—not unravel in court.
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⚠️ But Palestine Action? The legal case is shaky.
❌ Proscription isn’t a substitute for prosecution.
Terror laws must stick—not unravel in court.
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July 2, 2025 at 10:27 PM
✅ The two neo-Nazi groups included in this Statutory Instrument clearly meet the threshold.
⚠️ But Palestine Action? The legal case is shaky.
❌ Proscription isn’t a substitute for prosecution.
Terror laws must stick—not unravel in court.
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⚠️ But Palestine Action? The legal case is shaky.
❌ Proscription isn’t a substitute for prosecution.
Terror laws must stick—not unravel in court.
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🗳️ Tonight I abstained on the vote to proscribe Palestine Action as a terrorist group—by walking through both the Aye and No lobbies.
Why?
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Why?
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July 2, 2025 at 10:27 PM
🗳️ Tonight I abstained on the vote to proscribe Palestine Action as a terrorist group—by walking through both the Aye and No lobbies.
Why?
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Why?
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The government needs to publish any legal advice received around involvement in the conflict with Iran.
The last thing we need is for the UK to be dragged into another illegal war in the Middle East by the US.
The last thing we need is for the UK to be dragged into another illegal war in the Middle East by the US.
June 19, 2025 at 8:30 AM
The government needs to publish any legal advice received around involvement in the conflict with Iran.
The last thing we need is for the UK to be dragged into another illegal war in the Middle East by the US.
The last thing we need is for the UK to be dragged into another illegal war in the Middle East by the US.
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Along with a man and a woman who are trans, and someone who is intersex, we are suing the EHRC and the Equalities Minister in respect of the disgraceful and unlawful EHRC guidance.
In line with our transparency principles we are publishing the full 32 page legal letter. goodlaw.social/2ihj
In line with our transparency principles we are publishing the full 32 page legal letter. goodlaw.social/2ihj
We're bringing a legal challenge to the EHRC’s ‘Interim Update’
A number of trans and intersex individuals have today begun a legal challenge to the EHRC’s ‘Interim Update’ following the For Women, Scotland decision
goodlaw.social
May 16, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Along with a man and a woman who are trans, and someone who is intersex, we are suing the EHRC and the Equalities Minister in respect of the disgraceful and unlawful EHRC guidance.
In line with our transparency principles we are publishing the full 32 page legal letter. goodlaw.social/2ihj
In line with our transparency principles we are publishing the full 32 page legal letter. goodlaw.social/2ihj
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Six milestones, five missions, three foundations … Starmer loves a list. Here’s one for him to take to the EU-UK summit this weekend:
May 18, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Six milestones, five missions, three foundations … Starmer loves a list. Here’s one for him to take to the EU-UK summit this weekend:
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Thank you, @durhamlibdems.bsky.social. Let us know if we can help you in this fight. 💛
We're campaigning to Save #DurhamPride - The Reform Party say they want to stop all Durham County Council support for equalities. This puts the event at risk, given the need for council support including road closures. Please sign and share our petition! www.durhamlibdems.org.uk/pride
May 16, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Thank you, @durhamlibdems.bsky.social. Let us know if we can help you in this fight. 💛
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We're campaigning to Save #DurhamPride - The Reform Party say they want to stop all Durham County Council support for equalities. This puts the event at risk, given the need for council support including road closures. Please sign and share our petition! www.durhamlibdems.org.uk/pride
May 16, 2025 at 6:03 PM
We're campaigning to Save #DurhamPride - The Reform Party say they want to stop all Durham County Council support for equalities. This puts the event at risk, given the need for council support including road closures. Please sign and share our petition! www.durhamlibdems.org.uk/pride
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Trans people deserve dignity and safety.
The rise in hate crimes, including in North Yorkshire, should alarm us all.
Upcoming EHCR guidance must recognise trans people’s existence, prioritise their safety, and inclusion.
Equality must mean equality for everyone.
The rise in hate crimes, including in North Yorkshire, should alarm us all.
Upcoming EHCR guidance must recognise trans people’s existence, prioritise their safety, and inclusion.
Equality must mean equality for everyone.
April 23, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Trans people deserve dignity and safety.
The rise in hate crimes, including in North Yorkshire, should alarm us all.
Upcoming EHCR guidance must recognise trans people’s existence, prioritise their safety, and inclusion.
Equality must mean equality for everyone.
The rise in hate crimes, including in North Yorkshire, should alarm us all.
Upcoming EHCR guidance must recognise trans people’s existence, prioritise their safety, and inclusion.
Equality must mean equality for everyone.
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I've written to British Transport Police asking for clarity on the specific changes they've made to their policy following the Supreme Court ruling.
With EHRC guidance still pending, it's vital we understand how these decisions were made and what they mean in practice.
With EHRC guidance still pending, it's vital we understand how these decisions were made and what they mean in practice.
April 23, 2025 at 2:13 PM
I've written to British Transport Police asking for clarity on the specific changes they've made to their policy following the Supreme Court ruling.
With EHRC guidance still pending, it's vital we understand how these decisions were made and what they mean in practice.
With EHRC guidance still pending, it's vital we understand how these decisions were made and what they mean in practice.
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I am increasingly disappointed that the concerns of the #LGBTQ+ community over what the Supreme Court judgement means for them are not yet being addressed. I have written to the Government asking them to make clear how trans and non binary rights will be protected.
April 18, 2025 at 11:52 AM
I am increasingly disappointed that the concerns of the #LGBTQ+ community over what the Supreme Court judgement means for them are not yet being addressed. I have written to the Government asking them to make clear how trans and non binary rights will be protected.
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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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April 16, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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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Really happy that the LibDems passed our new policy on LGBTQIA+ rights today which reaffirmed support for trans folk
We are a liberal party with liberal values, and it makes me proud to be a member when we can pass policy like this while Labour and the Tories lack the back bone to do so
We are a liberal party with liberal values, and it makes me proud to be a member when we can pass policy like this while Labour and the Tories lack the back bone to do so
March 22, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Really happy that the LibDems passed our new policy on LGBTQIA+ rights today which reaffirmed support for trans folk
We are a liberal party with liberal values, and it makes me proud to be a member when we can pass policy like this while Labour and the Tories lack the back bone to do so
We are a liberal party with liberal values, and it makes me proud to be a member when we can pass policy like this while Labour and the Tories lack the back bone to do so
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Our policy includes:
🏳️🌈 Better support for LGBTQ+ survivors
👊🏻 Ending anti-LGBTQ+ abuse in social care
⚖️ Banning unnecessary, non-consensual treatments
🤰🏻Fair NHS fertility access
📋 A new LGBTQ+ Action Plan for real change
🏳️🌈 Better support for LGBTQ+ survivors
👊🏻 Ending anti-LGBTQ+ abuse in social care
⚖️ Banning unnecessary, non-consensual treatments
🤰🏻Fair NHS fertility access
📋 A new LGBTQ+ Action Plan for real change
Free To Be Who You Are
As liberals, we believe that true equality is achieved when individuals are not only free from prejudice and discrimination, but also free to fulfil their potential. So fighting for LGBTQ+ rights is…
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March 22, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Our policy includes:
🏳️🌈 Better support for LGBTQ+ survivors
👊🏻 Ending anti-LGBTQ+ abuse in social care
⚖️ Banning unnecessary, non-consensual treatments
🤰🏻Fair NHS fertility access
📋 A new LGBTQ+ Action Plan for real change
🏳️🌈 Better support for LGBTQ+ survivors
👊🏻 Ending anti-LGBTQ+ abuse in social care
⚖️ Banning unnecessary, non-consensual treatments
🤰🏻Fair NHS fertility access
📋 A new LGBTQ+ Action Plan for real change
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Freedom to live you life as who you are is not too much to ask. Today, members passed our new policy to strengthen the rights of the LGBTQ+ community and support them as in living their lives freely.
March 22, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Freedom to live you life as who you are is not too much to ask. Today, members passed our new policy to strengthen the rights of the LGBTQ+ community and support them as in living their lives freely.