DameEdwardSimpson
@edwarddsimpson.bsky.social
British actor, happily married gay man. Fiercely pro EU. Cat dad.
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December 19, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Slovakia rewrote its Constitution to erase rights for LGBT+ people and weaken human rights protections. The EU has opened an infringement procedure – but stronger action depends on public pressure. Add your name to defend equality: a.allout.org/s/v0qyx/
Defend equality and LGBTI+ lives in Slovakia
Slovakia rewrote its Constitution to erase rights for LGBT+ people and reject international human rights protections. The EU has opened an infringement procedure – but stronger action depends on us. A...
a.allout.org
December 16, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Slovakia rewrote its Constitution to erase rights for LGBT+ people and weaken human rights protections. The EU has opened an infringement procedure – but stronger action depends on public pressure. Add your name to defend equality: a.allout.org/s/v0qyx/
Bulgaria is pushing new laws that would censor schools, restrict healthcare, and silence anyone who supports LGBT+ people. Teachers, doctors, and young people will pay the price. Stand for equality and human rights — add your name now. a.allout.org/s/PkLmZ/
Bulgaria: Say No to Anti-LGBT+ Laws
Bulgaria is pushing new laws that would censor schools, restrict healthcare, and silence anyone who supports LGBT+ people. Teachers, doctors, and young people will pay the price. Stand for equality an...
a.allout.org
November 20, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Bulgaria is pushing new laws that would censor schools, restrict healthcare, and silence anyone who supports LGBT+ people. Teachers, doctors, and young people will pay the price. Stand for equality and human rights — add your name now. a.allout.org/s/PkLmZ/
The EU is reviewing the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) to ban “conversion therapy” across Europe. The next few months are critical – let’s make sure they act. I’ve signed to keep up the pressure. Join me 👉 a.allout.org/s/PEZER/
Ban “conversion therapies” across the EU!
The EU is reviewing the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) to ban “conversion therapy” across Europe. The next few months will decide whether leaders take real action or turn away. Add your voice and...
a.allout.org
November 13, 2025 at 10:52 AM
The EU is reviewing the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) to ban “conversion therapy” across Europe. The next few months are critical – let’s make sure they act. I’ve signed to keep up the pressure. Join me 👉 a.allout.org/s/PEZER/
Slovakia just rewrote its Constitution to erase legal gender recognition, restrict adoption, and ban surrogacy. Tell the EU to act now to defend equality, family rights, and democracy. ✊ Sign here: a.allout.org/s/v0qyx/
Defend equality and LGBTI+ lives in Slovakia
Slovakia’s new Constitution, denies legal gender recognition, restricts adoption, and bans surrogacy. Sign now to demand that the EU act to defend equality, family rights, and the rule of law.
a.allout.org
November 7, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Slovakia just rewrote its Constitution to erase legal gender recognition, restrict adoption, and ban surrogacy. Tell the EU to act now to defend equality, family rights, and democracy. ✊ Sign here: a.allout.org/s/v0qyx/
Google wants to build an enormous new data centre in Essex - emitting 570,000 tonnes of CO2 and concreting a local wildlife site. Tell the local council to refuse planning permission! www.foxglove.org.uk/campaigns/th...
Thurrock Council - say no to Google's plan for a monster new Data Centre
Google wants to build an enormous new data centre in Essex - emitting 570,000 tonnes of CO2 and concreting a local wildlife site. Tell the local council to refuse planning permission!
www.foxglove.org.uk
October 22, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Google wants to build an enormous new data centre in Essex - emitting 570,000 tonnes of CO2 and concreting a local wildlife site. Tell the local council to refuse planning permission! www.foxglove.org.uk/campaigns/th...
After Trump directive, Florida removed rainbow crosswalk that honors the 49 people killed at Pulse. Demand the crosswalk be restored and protected! Sign now! a.allout.org/s/P8Egz/
Tell Florida to restore and protect the Pulse Memorial Now!
After Trump directive, Florida removed rainbow crosswalk that honors the 49 people killed at Pulse. Demand the crosswalk be restored and protected! Sign now!
a.allout.org
October 15, 2025 at 9:45 AM
After Trump directive, Florida removed rainbow crosswalk that honors the 49 people killed at Pulse. Demand the crosswalk be restored and protected! Sign now! a.allout.org/s/P8Egz/
I won't stay silent while queer visibility is censored in Germany's parliament. Rainbow flags stand for dignity and human rights – not “circus.” 👉 Tell Klöckner: Stop the rainbow ban! a.allout.org/s/vQa4A/
Tell Klöckner: Stop the rainbow ban!
Klöckner sends police to remove rainbow flags from Parliament. This isn’t neutrality – it’s queer erasure.
a.allout.org
August 11, 2025 at 2:48 PM
I won't stay silent while queer visibility is censored in Germany's parliament. Rainbow flags stand for dignity and human rights – not “circus.” 👉 Tell Klöckner: Stop the rainbow ban! a.allout.org/s/vQa4A/
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Stop the NHS sell-off to parasites
deliberately delivering a worse service
profiteering from our sickness
deliberately delivering a worse service
profiteering from our sickness
August 5, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Stop the NHS sell-off to parasites
deliberately delivering a worse service
profiteering from our sickness
deliberately delivering a worse service
profiteering from our sickness
LGBT+ rights defenders in Morocco face threats and violence every day. Demand justice and safety for Reina and all those fighting for equality. Sign the petition and help end Article 489! a.allout.org/s/vQaK5/
Morocco: Protect LGBT+ defenders
LGBT+ defenders in Morocco face violence and death threats. Demand justice for Reina and others targeted by hate. Sign now to call for protection and the repeal of discriminatory laws!
a.allout.org
August 6, 2025 at 8:04 AM
LGBT+ rights defenders in Morocco face threats and violence every day. Demand justice and safety for Reina and all those fighting for equality. Sign the petition and help end Article 489! a.allout.org/s/vQaK5/
Lilit, a trans human rights defender, was detained in Dubai, denied her rights, and humiliated – all during a layover. Emirates won’t investigate. Demand justice and accountability now. Sign and share! ✈️🏳️⚧️✊ a.allout.org/s/PyeDM/
Trans activist detained in Dubai – demand justice now
Lilit Martirosyan was humiliated and denied rights while in transit through Dubai – just for being trans. Emirates refuses to investigate. Sign now for justice.
a.allout.org
August 4, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Lilit, a trans human rights defender, was detained in Dubai, denied her rights, and humiliated – all during a layover. Emirates won’t investigate. Demand justice and accountability now. Sign and share! ✈️🏳️⚧️✊ a.allout.org/s/PyeDM/
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🚨 TODAY, Trump and Starmer are meeting in Scotland to push forward a secretive US-UK trade deal.
Our NHS, online safety, and ability to regulate big tech are all at risk.
Tell Starmer: no toxic deals with Trump. Sign and share the petition now 👇
act.globaljustice.org.uk/say-no-toxic...
Our NHS, online safety, and ability to regulate big tech are all at risk.
Tell Starmer: no toxic deals with Trump. Sign and share the petition now 👇
act.globaljustice.org.uk/say-no-toxic...
Say No to a Toxic Trade Deal with Trump
The British and American governments have announced the beginnings of a trade deal - but most of the details are still to be agreed. We know that Donald Trump is pushing for a deeper deal which puts
act.globaljustice.org.uk
July 28, 2025 at 2:54 PM
🚨 TODAY, Trump and Starmer are meeting in Scotland to push forward a secretive US-UK trade deal.
Our NHS, online safety, and ability to regulate big tech are all at risk.
Tell Starmer: no toxic deals with Trump. Sign and share the petition now 👇
act.globaljustice.org.uk/say-no-toxic...
Our NHS, online safety, and ability to regulate big tech are all at risk.
Tell Starmer: no toxic deals with Trump. Sign and share the petition now 👇
act.globaljustice.org.uk/say-no-toxic...
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“Brussels capitulated to our wish to spend hours waiting in queues; to discover that rules on passports validity meant thousands would be turned away from planes; and to have our documents minutely examined…”
Ministers must confront reality: Brexit has been a disaster for UK travellers
‘Personal jet packs for all’ is as likely an outcome as ‘direct trains from London to Berlin by 2030’
www.independent.co.uk
July 18, 2025 at 6:05 AM
“Brussels capitulated to our wish to spend hours waiting in queues; to discover that rules on passports validity meant thousands would be turned away from planes; and to have our documents minutely examined…”
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High water bills, filthy rivers, now drought. England’s water crisis created by privatisation.
1989 - 2023: No shareholder investment.
Investment funded by customers.
19% of water lost to leaks.
£82.4bn cash extracted.
Water bills up 360%.
Govt opposes public ownership. Looting continues.
1989 - 2023: No shareholder investment.
Investment funded by customers.
19% of water lost to leaks.
£82.4bn cash extracted.
Water bills up 360%.
Govt opposes public ownership. Looting continues.
High water bills, filthy rivers – and now drought. This is England's great artificial water crisis of 2025 | George Monbiot
In its refusal to nationalise water, it’s clear the government operates in the interests of private capital and not of the country, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
July 18, 2025 at 6:11 AM
High water bills, filthy rivers, now drought. England’s water crisis created by privatisation.
1989 - 2023: No shareholder investment.
Investment funded by customers.
19% of water lost to leaks.
£82.4bn cash extracted.
Water bills up 360%.
Govt opposes public ownership. Looting continues.
1989 - 2023: No shareholder investment.
Investment funded by customers.
19% of water lost to leaks.
£82.4bn cash extracted.
Water bills up 360%.
Govt opposes public ownership. Looting continues.
Sign the Rejoin Register like I have. rejoinregister.org?recruiter_id=18369
Rejoin Register
rejoinregister.org
July 18, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Sign the Rejoin Register like I have. rejoinregister.org?recruiter_id=18369
Our privatised water system is broken - and water lobbyists have worked hard to shut down alternatives.In July the People’s Commission is launching a people-first vision for our water in Parliament.Your MP needs to hear about it: actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
Ask your MP to show their support for a people-first future for our water!
We can make our water work for people - not shareholders - but water lobbyists are working hard to shut this solution down. Will you make sure your MP hears about it?
actionnetwork.org
July 5, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Our privatised water system is broken - and water lobbyists have worked hard to shut down alternatives.In July the People’s Commission is launching a people-first vision for our water in Parliament.Your MP needs to hear about it: actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
🚨 URGENT: Every MP must see this before the vote on disability cuts 🚨
The govt’s changes still push hundreds of thousands into poverty & create a 2-tier system where support depends on when you applied.
Tag your MP. Tell them to vote NO.
The govt’s changes still push hundreds of thousands into poverty & create a 2-tier system where support depends on when you applied.
Tag your MP. Tell them to vote NO.
June 30, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Our privatised water system is broken - and water lobbyists have worked hard to shut down alternatives.
In July the People’s Commission is launching a people-first vision for our water in Parliament.
Your MP needs to hear about it: actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
In July the People’s Commission is launching a people-first vision for our water in Parliament.
Your MP needs to hear about it: actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
Ask your MP to show their support for a people-first future for our water!
We can make our water work for people - not shareholders - but water lobbyists are working hard to shut this solution down. Will you make sure your MP hears about it?
actionnetwork.org
June 25, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Our privatised water system is broken - and water lobbyists have worked hard to shut down alternatives.
In July the People’s Commission is launching a people-first vision for our water in Parliament.
Your MP needs to hear about it: actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
In July the People’s Commission is launching a people-first vision for our water in Parliament.
Your MP needs to hear about it: actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
Hungary has banned Pride marches. It's a direct attack on LGBT+ rights and the freedom to protest. Sign now to demand EU action! Help protect human rights and keep Pride alive. a.allout.org/s/WZRVR/
Stop Hungary’s Pride Ban – Defend LGBT+ Rights Now
Hungary has banned Pride marches, threatening LGBT+ rights and the freedom to protest. Sign the petition now to urge the EU to act before it’s too late. Every voice matters – help defend human rights ...
a.allout.org
June 10, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Hungary has banned Pride marches. It's a direct attack on LGBT+ rights and the freedom to protest. Sign now to demand EU action! Help protect human rights and keep Pride alive. a.allout.org/s/WZRVR/
The EHRC is consulting on its belief that it's right to exclude women and men who are trans from women and men’s groups and spaces.
I've just shared my response. Will you add yours?
goodlaw.social/dcf1da
I've just shared my response. Will you add yours?
goodlaw.social/dcf1da
How to respond to the EHRC consultation
Good Law Project has taken advice from a leading public law King’s Counsel on how to respond to the EHRC’s consultation. What follows is a form which, after you complete it, will automatically be sent...
goodlaw.social
June 7, 2025 at 7:41 AM
The EHRC is consulting on its belief that it's right to exclude women and men who are trans from women and men’s groups and spaces.
I've just shared my response. Will you add yours?
goodlaw.social/dcf1da
I've just shared my response. Will you add yours?
goodlaw.social/dcf1da
June is Pride Month. Let's call out companies who show support for LGBTQ+ people while also advertising on GB News, a channel that pumps out LGBTQ+ hate. Tell these companies to pick a side - hate or Pride:
action.goodlawproject.org/pick-side-ha...
action.goodlawproject.org/pick-side-ha...
Pick a side – hate or Pride
June is Pride month. So our social feeds will be awash with corporate rainbow logos performatively signalling their support for the LGBTQ+ community. But some of the same companies celebrating Pride a...
action.goodlawproject.org
June 3, 2025 at 6:50 PM
June is Pride Month. Let's call out companies who show support for LGBTQ+ people while also advertising on GB News, a channel that pumps out LGBTQ+ hate. Tell these companies to pick a side - hate or Pride:
action.goodlawproject.org/pick-side-ha...
action.goodlawproject.org/pick-side-ha...