Chris Northwood
@chrisn.xyz
trans 🏳️⚧️ (she/her); autistic; technologist & author of The Full Stack Developer; Lib Dem councillor for Ancoats & Beswick/deputy leader of the opposition on Manchester City Council 🔶 (promoted by Lib Dems, 1 Vincent Sq SW1P 2PN)
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This is a great and eye opening way to show the direct correlation between the homophobic attacks of the 80s/90s and today's transphobic attacks!
haveigotphobiaforyou.com
haveigotphobiaforyou.com
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 ...
haveigotphobiaforyou.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:15 PM
This is a great and eye opening way to show the direct correlation between the homophobic attacks of the 80s/90s and today's transphobic attacks!
haveigotphobiaforyou.com
haveigotphobiaforyou.com
I've been soul-searching my values and the Lib Dems over the past week. I still think it's still the most effective way I can make a difference as trans rights are being eroded, despite the errors made. I've written up my longer thoughts for @libdemvoice.org www.libdemvoice.org/reflecting-o...
Reflecting on a week as a trans Lib Dem councillor
Last week has been hard and the subject of a lot of soul searching. I’m a Lib Dem for a lot of reasons. I believe in the values of liberalism and appreciate how the party approaches the nuance of thos...
www.libdemvoice.org
November 3, 2025 at 4:23 PM
I've been soul-searching my values and the Lib Dems over the past week. I still think it's still the most effective way I can make a difference as trans rights are being eroded, despite the errors made. I've written up my longer thoughts for @libdemvoice.org www.libdemvoice.org/reflecting-o...
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Cllr Chris Northwood is a phenomenal campaigner and advocate for our liberal values. I am proud to have her support for my Federal Board campaign!
@chrisn.xyz
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October 27, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Cllr Chris Northwood is a phenomenal campaigner and advocate for our liberal values. I am proud to have her support for my Federal Board campaign!
@chrisn.xyz
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I thought this was a good read from @anildash.com. I'd say I broadly align with it tbh. www.anildash.com/2025/10/17/t...
The Majority AI View - Anil Dash
A blog about making culture. Since 1999.
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October 21, 2025 at 6:37 AM
I thought this was a good read from @anildash.com. I'd say I broadly align with it tbh. www.anildash.com/2025/10/17/t...
I have acquired a sit-stand desk and RGB lighting. Feels like I'm entering my e-girl era.
October 19, 2025 at 5:58 PM
I have acquired a sit-stand desk and RGB lighting. Feels like I'm entering my e-girl era.
I'm horrified by the news this morning. My thoughts are with the victims, their friends and families and Manchester's Jewish community.
We're horrified to hear the news of this attack today, especially on Yom Kippur. Our thoughts are with the victims of today's attack and Manchester's Jewish community. Manchester is no place for hate, and we stand united against it.
Horrified and appalled by the attack outside Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.
My thoughts are with the victims, our brave emergency services and the entire Jewish community.
My thoughts are with the victims, our brave emergency services and the entire Jewish community.
October 2, 2025 at 12:41 PM
I'm horrified by the news this morning. My thoughts are with the victims, their friends and families and Manchester's Jewish community.
A friend and I are going to a stream a Vatsim flight :) www.twitch.tv/cnorthwood
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Flying on Vatsim (Chris and Emily go to Copenhagen)
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September 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM
A friend and I are going to a stream a Vatsim flight :) www.twitch.tv/cnorthwood
Never thought I'd see the day when Labour came third in Manchester. A big challenge for us @mcrlibdems.uk elsewhere in the city now to make sure we work as hard as we can to keep Reform out whilst Labour collapse. Join us mcrlibdems.uk/join
September 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Never thought I'd see the day when Labour came third in Manchester. A big challenge for us @mcrlibdems.uk elsewhere in the city now to make sure we work as hard as we can to keep Reform out whilst Labour collapse. Join us mcrlibdems.uk/join
I see people are upset that I won an award for women because I'm the wrong type of woman. I was moved and honoured to have been awarded this by the party's women's group, and that the Lib Dems at all levels have my back and I will continue to fight for liberalism and my community.
September 24, 2025 at 3:54 PM
I see people are upset that I won an award for women because I'm the wrong type of woman. I was moved and honoured to have been awarded this by the party's women's group, and that the Lib Dems at all levels have my back and I will continue to fight for liberalism and my community.
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We, the Liberal Democrats only official women's group, wholeheartedly stand by the amazing Woman that Cllr Chris Northwood is.
She is an inspiration to many within the party with her dedication to the party and her constituents.
She is a very deserving winner.
She is an inspiration to many within the party with her dedication to the party and her constituents.
She is a very deserving winner.
The Express asked us about awarding the Patsy Carlton Prize to Cllr Chris Northwood. We responded:
"This prize acknowledged an exceptional woman in Cllr Chris Northwood. The message it sends to women members and voters is that the Liberal Democrats honour and value all of our women members."
"This prize acknowledged an exceptional woman in Cllr Chris Northwood. The message it sends to women members and voters is that the Liberal Democrats honour and value all of our women members."
September 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
We, the Liberal Democrats only official women's group, wholeheartedly stand by the amazing Woman that Cllr Chris Northwood is.
She is an inspiration to many within the party with her dedication to the party and her constituents.
She is a very deserving winner.
She is an inspiration to many within the party with her dedication to the party and her constituents.
She is a very deserving winner.
Very proud to have been awarded the Patsy Calton Award at today's #LDConf. Very moved by those who nominated me and that I've inspired others. I've just tried to do the best job I can.
September 23, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Very proud to have been awarded the Patsy Calton Award at today's #LDConf. Very moved by those who nominated me and that I've inspired others. I've just tried to do the best job I can.
Doing a look inspired by @tothatzoey.net for #LDConf
September 20, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Doing a look inspired by @tothatzoey.net for #LDConf
Shon Faye has captured it all so well. It just feels impossible now. shonfaye.substack.com/p/well-its-o...
well, it's over
a brief eulogy for the "trans rights" movement
shonfaye.substack.com
September 17, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Shon Faye has captured it all so well. It just feels impossible now. shonfaye.substack.com/p/well-its-o...
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A huge well done to Rebecca for her work on this, and thank you for JPAC to listening to her concerns.
While the NHS is complaining of blood donation shortages, it should not be inventing barriers for LGBT+ folks who are willing to donate.
While the NHS is complaining of blood donation shortages, it should not be inventing barriers for LGBT+ folks who are willing to donate.
BREAKING NEWS:
I am thrilled to be able to report that after a discussion with JPAC, JPAC has agreed to update it's position statement to make it clear that trans people haemoglobin levels should be tested against their hormonal levels, not their Sex at Birth.
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I am thrilled to be able to report that after a discussion with JPAC, JPAC has agreed to update it's position statement to make it clear that trans people haemoglobin levels should be tested against their hormonal levels, not their Sex at Birth.
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Attention UK Based people, I need YOU to help me challenge NHS Blood & Transplants policies towards Trans & Non-Binary people.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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September 11, 2025 at 10:45 AM
A huge well done to Rebecca for her work on this, and thank you for JPAC to listening to her concerns.
While the NHS is complaining of blood donation shortages, it should not be inventing barriers for LGBT+ folks who are willing to donate.
While the NHS is complaining of blood donation shortages, it should not be inventing barriers for LGBT+ folks who are willing to donate.
I've written to my MP, Lucy Powell, to ask her to stand up for Manchester Central's trans community and ensure Parliamentary scrutiny of the new EHRC code of practice.
September 5, 2025 at 1:23 PM
I've written to my MP, Lucy Powell, to ask her to stand up for Manchester Central's trans community and ensure Parliamentary scrutiny of the new EHRC code of practice.
We're now at the point where BBC News openly repeats slurs for trans women without quotation marks and without challenge. I've made yet another complaint to the BBC, but given how that usually goes...
September 3, 2025 at 3:10 PM
We're now at the point where BBC News openly repeats slurs for trans women without quotation marks and without challenge. I've made yet another complaint to the BBC, but given how that usually goes...
Palestine Action gets classified as a terrorist organisation by Labour, but working for an organisation which is actually terrorising trans people in the UK gets you a job in Number 10.
September 1, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Palestine Action gets classified as a terrorist organisation by Labour, but working for an organisation which is actually terrorising trans people in the UK gets you a job in Number 10.
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Do please read this thread by my lovely friend Sarah if you want to know why I keep banging on about trans rights
I want to explain a few things and then it might be clearer why UK trans people are upset.
In 2001 I married my wife, Sylvia.
In 2005 I started medical transition. (1/13)
In 2001 I married my wife, Sylvia.
In 2005 I started medical transition. (1/13)
August 29, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Do please read this thread by my lovely friend Sarah if you want to know why I keep banging on about trans rights
Everything in this letter is rooted in common sense and clear morals. I'd hope this should be the bar for every organisation to meet, but I'm constantly disappointed.
This, from the Quakers, is a pretty good example of how to resist pressure from bigot lobbying groups. Effectively “we legally can allow trans people to use the loo, we morally should, and we tried it and nothing bad happened”
www.quaker.org.uk
August 28, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Everything in this letter is rooted in common sense and clear morals. I'd hope this should be the bar for every organisation to meet, but I'm constantly disappointed.
Tom Clancy's Enemies of Dorley Hall
Ruin any book by adding "Tom Clancy's" to the title
Tom Clancy's Babysitters Club
Tom Clancy's Babysitters Club
Ruin any book by adding "Tom Clancy's" to the title
Tom Clancy's The Hotel New Hampshire
Tom Clancy's The Hotel New Hampshire
August 27, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Tom Clancy's Enemies of Dorley Hall
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Attention UK Based people, I need YOU to help me challenge NHS Blood & Transplants policies towards Trans & Non-Binary people.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rA…
August 22, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Attention UK Based people, I need YOU to help me challenge NHS Blood & Transplants policies towards Trans & Non-Binary people.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Every single mainstream media outlet LIED and LIED and LIED about almost every aspect of the Marks & Spencer non-story.
Organised transphobia is basically a lie machine, it cannot engage in its campaign against trans people’s lives without systematic dishonesty.
Organised transphobia is basically a lie machine, it cannot engage in its campaign against trans people’s lives without systematic dishonesty.
Information relating to the M&S complaint, reportedly from the trans woman whom the complaint was about. Almost everything claimed in recent articles is extremely inaccurate. 1/
August 20, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Every single mainstream media outlet LIED and LIED and LIED about almost every aspect of the Marks & Spencer non-story.
Organised transphobia is basically a lie machine, it cannot engage in its campaign against trans people’s lives without systematic dishonesty.
Organised transphobia is basically a lie machine, it cannot engage in its campaign against trans people’s lives without systematic dishonesty.
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Update: M&S are cool and GCs and the Sun are filthy liars
![I can confirm that this is the case indeed, we want our stores to be inclusive and welcoming places for all our customers.
I hope you enjoy the rest of your day.
Kind regards
Vince Struelens
Your M&S Customer Service
M&S
[Redacted] wrote:
On 18 August 2025 at 15:26:43 UTC,
Hi Vince,
Thank you for getting back to me so quickly and for stating M&S's position on inclusion. Could you please confirm that M&S will continue to allow trans women to have bra fittings and will not be changing that policy in the face of this obnoxious bullying campaign?
Thank you,](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6gybixk3mhnqokf4ctux7w3d/bafkreibubsgujnoo5judiahnjxt3luvcd6usag7qzk3av6dalhbs4o3zom@jpeg)
August 19, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Update: M&S are cool and GCs and the Sun are filthy liars
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www.reddit.com/r/transgende...
Guess what?
The story about the trans M&S employee and the bra fitting is a pack of lies and distortions.
Want to know what really happened and how colleagues stood up for her?
Read her own account here.
Guess what?
The story about the trans M&S employee and the bra fitting is a pack of lies and distortions.
Want to know what really happened and how colleagues stood up for her?
Read her own account here.
From the transgenderUK community on Reddit
Explore this post and more from the transgenderUK community
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August 19, 2025 at 7:06 AM
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Guess what?
The story about the trans M&S employee and the bra fitting is a pack of lies and distortions.
Want to know what really happened and how colleagues stood up for her?
Read her own account here.
Guess what?
The story about the trans M&S employee and the bra fitting is a pack of lies and distortions.
Want to know what really happened and how colleagues stood up for her?
Read her own account here.
And again we see the goal of UK transphobia pushed by these so-called "gender critical" hate groups. Legal bullying and distorting the law to make it impossible for trans people (and particularly women) to be treated as equals and just participate in normal societal things like buying clothes.
In which M&S decides it no longer wants my business, and is probably going to commit discrimination on the grounds of gender reassignment in the process.
www.thepinknews.com/2025/08/18/m...
www.thepinknews.com/2025/08/18/m...
M&S says its bra fittings are for 'biological females'
Marks and Spencer has confirmed its bra fittings are for 'biological females', after a trans employee asked if a customer needed any help.
www.thepinknews.com
August 18, 2025 at 8:28 PM
And again we see the goal of UK transphobia pushed by these so-called "gender critical" hate groups. Legal bullying and distorting the law to make it impossible for trans people (and particularly women) to be treated as equals and just participate in normal societal things like buying clothes.