Caroline Russell
@carolinerussell.bsky.social
London Assembly Member since 2016, Green Group Leader and Transport lead. Highbury Councillor since 2014. Green Party
https://cityhallgreens.com/
Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of Caroline Russell, Green Party, c/o PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ
https://cityhallgreens.com/
Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of Caroline Russell, Green Party, c/o PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ
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I wonder how the British Olympic Association/Team GB will react to this. It'd surely be illegal for them to support such a policy – direct discrimination on the basis of gender reassignment status.
November 10, 2025 at 10:12 PM
I wonder how the British Olympic Association/Team GB will react to this. It'd surely be illegal for them to support such a policy – direct discrimination on the basis of gender reassignment status.
Reposted by Caroline Russell
It's exasperating to witness how almost everyone everywhere in any position of power if any kind currently seems pre-occupied with doing unnecessary but seriously harmful things. They could be doing truly important and valuable things to make positive, meaningful changes and yet they choose harm.
November 10, 2025 at 5:32 PM
It's exasperating to witness how almost everyone everywhere in any position of power if any kind currently seems pre-occupied with doing unnecessary but seriously harmful things. They could be doing truly important and valuable things to make positive, meaningful changes and yet they choose harm.
This is utterly shocking. The Olympic spirit is about inclusive humanity and kindness.
The discriminatory harm of a blanket ban on trans and intersex people taking part in Olympic sport as women couldn’t be further from the ideal.
The discriminatory harm of a blanket ban on trans and intersex people taking part in Olympic sport as women couldn’t be further from the ideal.
The International Olympic Committee is set to ban trans and intersex women from competition. This is despite the fact that for 20 years, the IOC has allowed trans athletes to compete and only 1 has ever competed and none have ever won a medal.
www.the-independent.com/sport/olympi...
www.the-independent.com/sport/olympi...
IOC set to introduce blanket ban on transgender women in female sport
The ban is reportedly expected to come into effect early next year
www.the-independent.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:21 PM
This is utterly shocking. The Olympic spirit is about inclusive humanity and kindness.
The discriminatory harm of a blanket ban on trans and intersex people taking part in Olympic sport as women couldn’t be further from the ideal.
The discriminatory harm of a blanket ban on trans and intersex people taking part in Olympic sport as women couldn’t be further from the ideal.
Great “station domination” work by @badvertising.bsky.social calling on the Mayor of London to get TfL to ditch fossil fuel adverts.
Use their template letter in thread below. 👇
Use their template letter in thread below. 👇
November 10, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Great “station domination” work by @badvertising.bsky.social calling on the Mayor of London to get TfL to ditch fossil fuel adverts.
Use their template letter in thread below. 👇
Use their template letter in thread below. 👇
If you care about the coordinated assault on trans rights and on our democracy, read this research from A Just Society.
“This is strategic, funded, coordinated litigation being used as a policy change tool”.
“This is strategic, funded, coordinated litigation being used as a policy change tool”.
Who's Funding the War on Trans Inclusion?
“The stated goal of strategic litigation is rarely to win every case. It’s to make the target behaviour—in this case, implementing trans-inclusive policies—expensive, risky, and exhausting”
“The stated goal of strategic litigation is rarely to win every case. It’s to make the target behaviour—in this case, implementing trans-inclusive policies—expensive, risky, and exhausting”
Who's Funding the War on Trans Inclusion?
A 40-fold surge in cases and the litigation infrastructure behind it
ajustsociety.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:02 AM
If you care about the coordinated assault on trans rights and on our democracy, read this research from A Just Society.
“This is strategic, funded, coordinated litigation being used as a policy change tool”.
“This is strategic, funded, coordinated litigation being used as a policy change tool”.
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Such is the power of @zackpolanski.bsky.social that he's prompted the Daily Express(!) to write a totally respectful article about the meaning of the white poppy
www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2131...
www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2131...
Meaning of a white poppy and white poppy symbolism as Zack Polanski wears one
Green party leader Zack Polanski was seen sporting a white poppy alongside a red one for Remembrance Sunday today - but what does a white poppy mean?
www.express.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Such is the power of @zackpolanski.bsky.social that he's prompted the Daily Express(!) to write a totally respectful article about the meaning of the white poppy
www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2131...
www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2131...
👌 Pitch perfect interview by my Assembly colleague @zackpolanski.bsky.social calmly answering every question.
Especially loved his answer on why wearing both a red and a white poppy too.
Especially loved his answer on why wearing both a red and a white poppy too.
Great to see our membership numbers still rising....
This morning on Sky News. 👇🏼
youtu.be/yTTPu02UWDw?...
This morning on Sky News. 👇🏼
youtu.be/yTTPu02UWDw?...
Zack Polanski: Starmer 'not a man I would be willing to work with'
YouTube video by Sky News
youtu.be
November 9, 2025 at 1:13 PM
👌 Pitch perfect interview by my Assembly colleague @zackpolanski.bsky.social calmly answering every question.
Especially loved his answer on why wearing both a red and a white poppy too.
Especially loved his answer on why wearing both a red and a white poppy too.
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The response from Cycling UK exposes critical flaws with the ruling. 🤦♀️
We hope their commitment to trans and non-binary people won't "third gender" us. 🙅
It's telling that they don't even acknowledge intersex people, who lack protections in EA2010. They may be the biggest losers in this.
We hope their commitment to trans and non-binary people won't "third gender" us. 🙅
It's telling that they don't even acknowledge intersex people, who lack protections in EA2010. They may be the biggest losers in this.
I was included in the @cyclinguk.bsky.social 2017 list of 100 women in cycling and am dismayed to see their transphobia.
The Supreme Court ruling may have enabled organisations to be transphobic but it does not mandate that.
Cycling UK can and should be as inclusive as they say they wish to be.
The Supreme Court ruling may have enabled organisations to be transphobic but it does not mandate that.
Cycling UK can and should be as inclusive as they say they wish to be.
Cycling UK say the decision was made following legal advice but that the rule change "doesn't alter our commitment to transgender and non-binary people" road.cc/content/news...
November 9, 2025 at 9:10 AM
The response from Cycling UK exposes critical flaws with the ruling. 🤦♀️
We hope their commitment to trans and non-binary people won't "third gender" us. 🙅
It's telling that they don't even acknowledge intersex people, who lack protections in EA2010. They may be the biggest losers in this.
We hope their commitment to trans and non-binary people won't "third gender" us. 🙅
It's telling that they don't even acknowledge intersex people, who lack protections in EA2010. They may be the biggest losers in this.
The dire situation of TfL workers expecting to transition from graduate visas to skilled worker visas but facing deportation due to cruel and abrupt government visa changes is picked up in the Sunday Times.
I raised this with the Mayor last month so am glad to see he has ⏱️ now written to Mike Tapp.
I raised this with the Mayor last month so am glad to see he has ⏱️ now written to Mike Tapp.
60 London Underground staff some who have worked on tube for years could face deportation under tightened visa rules bit.ly/3XpfRuZ
Dozens of TfL staff to lose right to remain in visa rule change
‘Rail travel assistants’ were removed from a list of ‘shortage occupation’ exceptions in July, but the London mayor’s office condemns the move
bit.ly
November 9, 2025 at 7:18 AM
The dire situation of TfL workers expecting to transition from graduate visas to skilled worker visas but facing deportation due to cruel and abrupt government visa changes is picked up in the Sunday Times.
I raised this with the Mayor last month so am glad to see he has ⏱️ now written to Mike Tapp.
I raised this with the Mayor last month so am glad to see he has ⏱️ now written to Mike Tapp.
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The ultimate aim should be that all pedestrian crossings are green for pedestrians by default and motorists should have to press a button to activate the lights so they can cross the footway.
Unless there's an unbreakably valid safety reason why not, all button-operated pedestrian crossings should activate the lights in pedestrians' favour instantly when pressed.
November 8, 2025 at 6:27 PM
The ultimate aim should be that all pedestrian crossings are green for pedestrians by default and motorists should have to press a button to activate the lights so they can cross the footway.
An excellent thread for #IntersexDayOfSolidarity by @jenniekermode.bsky.social
When I found out that I'm intersex I knew, statistically, there were lots of other people like me out there, but only about a dozen were publicly visible. It has been a great joy to me to watch this movement grow over the decades and begin to exert real pressure for our human rights to be respected.
November 8, 2025 at 8:47 PM
An excellent thread for #IntersexDayOfSolidarity by @jenniekermode.bsky.social
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I am a little late to this, but I have also requested my name and face to be removed from @cyclinguk.bsky.social publicity due to the decision to remove trans women from their awards.
Trans women are women, gender is on a spectrum (and I did a genetics degree), and cycling is for everyone. 🏳️⚧️🚲❤️
Trans women are women, gender is on a spectrum (and I did a genetics degree), and cycling is for everyone. 🏳️⚧️🚲❤️
Like many others, I am disappointed and angry about the decision by @cyclinguk.bsky.social to change the eligibility criteria for Women in Cycling 2025 to exclude trans women.
Trans women are women 🏳️⚧️
I have requested for my name and face to be removed.
www.cyclingweekly.com/news/do-we-n...
Trans women are women 🏳️⚧️
I have requested for my name and face to be removed.
www.cyclingweekly.com/news/do-we-n...
'Do we need to exclude people even more?' – Cycling UK's 100 Women in Cycling criticised for not accepting nominations for trans women
Cycling charity say that only biological women can be on list
www.cyclingweekly.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:42 PM
I am a little late to this, but I have also requested my name and face to be removed from @cyclinguk.bsky.social publicity due to the decision to remove trans women from their awards.
Trans women are women, gender is on a spectrum (and I did a genetics degree), and cycling is for everyone. 🏳️⚧️🚲❤️
Trans women are women, gender is on a spectrum (and I did a genetics degree), and cycling is for everyone. 🏳️⚧️🚲❤️
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Cis women have had enough of Transphobes speaking for them
They unambiguously reject the anti-Trans+ rhetoric used to divide and exclude
Women say it’s time to stand up and say it loud: Not In Our Name
Join the pushback 👇🏼
They unambiguously reject the anti-Trans+ rhetoric used to divide and exclude
Women say it’s time to stand up and say it loud: Not In Our Name
Join the pushback 👇🏼
🏊♀️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 11:33 AM
Cis women have had enough of Transphobes speaking for them
They unambiguously reject the anti-Trans+ rhetoric used to divide and exclude
Women say it’s time to stand up and say it loud: Not In Our Name
Join the pushback 👇🏼
They unambiguously reject the anti-Trans+ rhetoric used to divide and exclude
Women say it’s time to stand up and say it loud: Not In Our Name
Join the pushback 👇🏼
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IMHO they had poor legal advice.
That's no excuse. But orgs that want to be inclusive need to be bolder. Being overtly inclusive WILL result in being shouted at and, possibly, threatened with legal action. But compliance in advance is at the top of a very slippery slope...
That's no excuse. But orgs that want to be inclusive need to be bolder. Being overtly inclusive WILL result in being shouted at and, possibly, threatened with legal action. But compliance in advance is at the top of a very slippery slope...
November 8, 2025 at 10:41 AM
IMHO they had poor legal advice.
That's no excuse. But orgs that want to be inclusive need to be bolder. Being overtly inclusive WILL result in being shouted at and, possibly, threatened with legal action. But compliance in advance is at the top of a very slippery slope...
That's no excuse. But orgs that want to be inclusive need to be bolder. Being overtly inclusive WILL result in being shouted at and, possibly, threatened with legal action. But compliance in advance is at the top of a very slippery slope...
I was included in the @cyclinguk.bsky.social 2017 list of 100 women in cycling and am dismayed to see their transphobia.
The Supreme Court ruling may have enabled organisations to be transphobic but it does not mandate that.
Cycling UK can and should be as inclusive as they say they wish to be.
The Supreme Court ruling may have enabled organisations to be transphobic but it does not mandate that.
Cycling UK can and should be as inclusive as they say they wish to be.
Cycling UK say the decision was made following legal advice but that the rule change "doesn't alter our commitment to transgender and non-binary people" road.cc/content/news...
Several winners of Cycling UK 100 Women in Cycling prize decline award due to exclusion of transwomen
Cycling UK say the decision was made following legal advice but that the rule change "doesn't alter our commitment to transgender and non-binary people"
road.cc
November 8, 2025 at 10:35 AM
I was included in the @cyclinguk.bsky.social 2017 list of 100 women in cycling and am dismayed to see their transphobia.
The Supreme Court ruling may have enabled organisations to be transphobic but it does not mandate that.
Cycling UK can and should be as inclusive as they say they wish to be.
The Supreme Court ruling may have enabled organisations to be transphobic but it does not mandate that.
Cycling UK can and should be as inclusive as they say they wish to be.
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Thank you @feministgreens.bsky.social for supporting @nionwomen.bsky.social!
Women — if you haven’t yet signed our NION open letter, go here: notinourname.org.uk
Everyone — if you haven’t yet joined the Green Party, go here 😆 join.greenparty.org.uk
Women — if you haven’t yet signed our NION open letter, go here: notinourname.org.uk
Everyone — if you haven’t yet joined the Green Party, go here 😆 join.greenparty.org.uk
November 7, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Thank you @feministgreens.bsky.social for supporting @nionwomen.bsky.social!
Women — if you haven’t yet signed our NION open letter, go here: notinourname.org.uk
Everyone — if you haven’t yet joined the Green Party, go here 😆 join.greenparty.org.uk
Women — if you haven’t yet signed our NION open letter, go here: notinourname.org.uk
Everyone — if you haven’t yet joined the Green Party, go here 😆 join.greenparty.org.uk
Is it fair that public transport fare payers see annual increases in ticket prices, while costs for people driving remain static?
November 8, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Is it fair that public transport fare payers see annual increases in ticket prices, while costs for people driving remain static?
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I was at the Spurs v Chelsea match a week ago
Two Spurs fans near me used that homophobic slur
I called them out - not an easy or safe thing to do, especially as a woman in that environment
But once I did, others turned and stared them down
They went quiet after that
Speaking up matters
Two Spurs fans near me used that homophobic slur
I called them out - not an easy or safe thing to do, especially as a woman in that environment
But once I did, others turned and stared them down
They went quiet after that
Speaking up matters
The prospect of a three-year ban is a strong deterrent from Man Utd for fans using discriminatory language, including on social media.
Importantly, there’s also an appeals process, and the club’s #LGBTQ supporters group calls for education.
For @outsports.com
@footballvhomophobia.com #FvH2025
Importantly, there’s also an appeals process, and the club’s #LGBTQ supporters group calls for education.
For @outsports.com
@footballvhomophobia.com #FvH2025
Man Utd fan gets 3-year ban after homophobic post about Chelsea - Outsports
A supporter of the Premier League club says he’s been handed a three-year suspension for a discriminatory social media post.
www.outsports.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:16 PM
I was at the Spurs v Chelsea match a week ago
Two Spurs fans near me used that homophobic slur
I called them out - not an easy or safe thing to do, especially as a woman in that environment
But once I did, others turned and stared them down
They went quiet after that
Speaking up matters
Two Spurs fans near me used that homophobic slur
I called them out - not an easy or safe thing to do, especially as a woman in that environment
But once I did, others turned and stared them down
They went quiet after that
Speaking up matters
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May I never grow too old to be interested in bits of stone & old china that I’ve found in the garden & elsewhere.
#PocketMuseum
#Geology #BlueAndWhiteChina #GardenTreasures
#PocketMuseum
#Geology #BlueAndWhiteChina #GardenTreasures
November 7, 2025 at 6:03 PM
May I never grow too old to be interested in bits of stone & old china that I’ve found in the garden & elsewhere.
#PocketMuseum
#Geology #BlueAndWhiteChina #GardenTreasures
#PocketMuseum
#Geology #BlueAndWhiteChina #GardenTreasures
Looking forward to this in twenty minutes.
🏳️⚧️ rights are human rights 💚
🏳️⚧️ rights are human rights 💚
THE (ABSOLUTE) STATE OF TRANSRIGHTS
When: Friday, November 07, 7:30PM (expected to end around 8:45PM)
Where: committee rooms 5 and 6, Islington Townhall, N1 2UD
actionnetwork.org/events/the-absolute-state-of-trans-rights/
When: Friday, November 07, 7:30PM (expected to end around 8:45PM)
Where: committee rooms 5 and 6, Islington Townhall, N1 2UD
actionnetwork.org/events/the-absolute-state-of-trans-rights/
November 7, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Looking forward to this in twenty minutes.
🏳️⚧️ rights are human rights 💚
🏳️⚧️ rights are human rights 💚
According to Caroline Russell AM, TfL staff recruited under the previous immigration system are now 'left in limbo' after the Home Office unexpectedly removed their job categories from the list eligible for sponsorship. Many face losing their right to remain in the UK within weeks.
November 6, 2025 at 1:06 PM
According to Caroline Russell AM, TfL staff recruited under the previous immigration system are now 'left in limbo' after the Home Office unexpectedly removed their job categories from the list eligible for sponsorship. Many face losing their right to remain in the UK within weeks.
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The job adverts for EHRC Commissioners (4 posts) are finally out.
Deadline: 1st December.
If you, or anyone you know, feels brave enough to apply, please do consider putting in an application!
apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/9026?b...
Deadline: 1st December.
If you, or anyone you know, feels brave enough to apply, please do consider putting in an application!
apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/9026?b...
November 5, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The job adverts for EHRC Commissioners (4 posts) are finally out.
Deadline: 1st December.
If you, or anyone you know, feels brave enough to apply, please do consider putting in an application!
apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/9026?b...
Deadline: 1st December.
If you, or anyone you know, feels brave enough to apply, please do consider putting in an application!
apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/9026?b...
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To be clear, what is being proposed here is to axe the main mechanism for getting Britain’s homes insulated - which is by FAR the best way to reduce household energy bills in the long term 🤦♂️
…and also, just incidentally, an absolute non-negotiable requirement for meeting UK climate targets 😬🥵☠️
…and also, just incidentally, an absolute non-negotiable requirement for meeting UK climate targets 😬🥵☠️
Reeves considers cut to green levies in effort to reduce cost of energy bills
Exclusive: Chancellor hopes to save up to £170 from average bill but industry insiders say move would be ‘disastrous’
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:17 AM
To be clear, what is being proposed here is to axe the main mechanism for getting Britain’s homes insulated - which is by FAR the best way to reduce household energy bills in the long term 🤦♂️
…and also, just incidentally, an absolute non-negotiable requirement for meeting UK climate targets 😬🥵☠️
…and also, just incidentally, an absolute non-negotiable requirement for meeting UK climate targets 😬🥵☠️
A morning learning about level access and when legally compliant gaps need a mini ramp to make them properly accessible.
Big thanks to TfL - Met the man who designed mini ramps and surveyed 128 locations they were needed.
Nathan and I found another location and ramps are on order for Kennington.
Big thanks to TfL - Met the man who designed mini ramps and surveyed 128 locations they were needed.
Nathan and I found another location and ramps are on order for Kennington.
November 5, 2025 at 12:42 PM
A morning learning about level access and when legally compliant gaps need a mini ramp to make them properly accessible.
Big thanks to TfL - Met the man who designed mini ramps and surveyed 128 locations they were needed.
Nathan and I found another location and ramps are on order for Kennington.
Big thanks to TfL - Met the man who designed mini ramps and surveyed 128 locations they were needed.
Nathan and I found another location and ramps are on order for Kennington.
Reposted by Caroline Russell
Everyone should be able to use our cities, but as disabled people, broken lifts can stop some of us in our tracks.
If you're in London, @escalatenow.bsky.social is working on improving lift access in Greenwich. Find out more below and head down!
If you're in London, @escalatenow.bsky.social is working on improving lift access in Greenwich. Find out more below and head down!
November 5, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Everyone should be able to use our cities, but as disabled people, broken lifts can stop some of us in our tracks.
If you're in London, @escalatenow.bsky.social is working on improving lift access in Greenwich. Find out more below and head down!
If you're in London, @escalatenow.bsky.social is working on improving lift access in Greenwich. Find out more below and head down!