Tom Coole
@leedscoole.bsky.social
I live in Leeds and have a cat called Bridget Jones (they/he) 🌹🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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The details coming out about that LNER train is why you'll never catch me complaining that train drivers, train guards, signal operatives and many other staff on our railways simply want a fair wage, one that allows them to live comfortably, for the work they do.
November 2, 2025 at 8:44 PM
The details coming out about that LNER train is why you'll never catch me complaining that train drivers, train guards, signal operatives and many other staff on our railways simply want a fair wage, one that allows them to live comfortably, for the work they do.
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Lucy Powell wins Labour deputy leadership election
Lucy Powell wins Labour deputy leadership election
MP for Manchester Central had been seen as favourite ahead of rival Bridget Phillipson throughout contest
www.theguardian.com
October 25, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Lucy Powell wins Labour deputy leadership election
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Wishing all those who celebrate, a Diwali that brings happiness, prosperity and joy to you and all your family.
October 20, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Wishing all those who celebrate, a Diwali that brings happiness, prosperity and joy to you and all your family.
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Trans people at risk of exclusion from many UK public spaces, rights expert says
Trans people at risk of exclusion from many UK public spaces, rights expert says
European Council commissioner voices concerns following April’s supreme court ruling on legal definition of a woman
Transgender people risk being excluded from many public spaces as a result of the recent UK supreme court judgment and must be protected from discrimination, a human rights expert has said.
Michael O’Flaherty, the European Council commissioner for human rights, said he had concerns about the climate for transgender people in the UK following April’s supreme court ruling that the legal definition of a woman in the Equality Act 2010 refers to biological sex. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 14, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Trans people at risk of exclusion from many UK public spaces, rights expert says
I realise this is niche, but I discovered today that if you are sending a large letter, it's almost a pound cheaper to send it tracked, even if it isn't important, rather than just normal first class, AND it's guaranteed within 48 hours rather than just the vague "1-2" days for first class
October 9, 2025 at 9:34 AM
I realise this is niche, but I discovered today that if you are sending a large letter, it's almost a pound cheaper to send it tracked, even if it isn't important, rather than just normal first class, AND it's guaranteed within 48 hours rather than just the vague "1-2" days for first class
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After hearing from both candidates, Labour for Trans Rights has decided to endorse @lucympowell.bsky.social in the Deputy Leadership Election.
Ballots will begin to drop tomorrow for Labour Party members and other eligible electors.
Good luck Lucy!
Ballots will begin to drop tomorrow for Labour Party members and other eligible electors.
Good luck Lucy!
October 7, 2025 at 7:38 AM
After hearing from both candidates, Labour for Trans Rights has decided to endorse @lucympowell.bsky.social in the Deputy Leadership Election.
Ballots will begin to drop tomorrow for Labour Party members and other eligible electors.
Good luck Lucy!
Ballots will begin to drop tomorrow for Labour Party members and other eligible electors.
Good luck Lucy!
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Our solidarity and thanks to Angela Rayner – a proud trade unionist and a tireless advocate for working people.
September 5, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Our solidarity and thanks to Angela Rayner – a proud trade unionist and a tireless advocate for working people.
Daps
What did you call those black rubber-soled canvas trainers from primary school PE classes?
Plimsolls: 53% of Britons
Pumps: 23%
Gym shoes: 6%
Daps / dappers: 5%
Sandshoes / sannies: 5%
Gutties: 1%
Rubbers: 1%
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
Plimsolls: 53% of Britons
Pumps: 23%
Gym shoes: 6%
Daps / dappers: 5%
Sandshoes / sannies: 5%
Gutties: 1%
Rubbers: 1%
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
August 15, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Daps
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August 13, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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We don't talk enough about what the bowl plate has done for us as culinarily inclined gay people
July 24, 2025 at 5:49 PM
We don't talk enough about what the bowl plate has done for us as culinarily inclined gay people
We've come to pride by mistake 🏳️⚧️
July 20, 2025 at 5:27 PM
We've come to pride by mistake 🏳️⚧️
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Fantastic to see this Labour Council delivering for pensioners in Leeds 👇
news.leeds.gov.uk/news/council...
news.leeds.gov.uk/news/council...
Council helps pensioners in Leeds access over £1million in unclaimed Pension Credit
News from Leeds City Council
news.leeds.gov.uk
July 7, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Fantastic to see this Labour Council delivering for pensioners in Leeds 👇
news.leeds.gov.uk/news/council...
news.leeds.gov.uk/news/council...
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It's a privilege to be standing as part of the Trans Rights Alliance - a fantastic group of people drawn from every faction of our party - as a candidate for the non-portfolio officer position on LGBT+ Labour's national committee.
Make sure you register before the 12th July so that you can vote!
Make sure you register before the 12th July so that you can vote!
🚨 LGBT+ Labour members, there's an AGM coming: we're asking you support the Trans Rights Alliance 🏳️⚧️
We're a cross-factional group of proud trans, GNC & ally LGBT+ Labour members who want our organisation to boldly defend our community and actively engage our membership... (1/6)
We're a cross-factional group of proud trans, GNC & ally LGBT+ Labour members who want our organisation to boldly defend our community and actively engage our membership... (1/6)
July 6, 2025 at 9:47 PM
It's a privilege to be standing as part of the Trans Rights Alliance - a fantastic group of people drawn from every faction of our party - as a candidate for the non-portfolio officer position on LGBT+ Labour's national committee.
Make sure you register before the 12th July so that you can vote!
Make sure you register before the 12th July so that you can vote!
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I’m watching parliament’s women and equalities committee grill Baroness Falkner and the EHRC so you don’t have to, follow along with this thread for a summary of what’s said
June 11, 2025 at 1:11 PM
I’m watching parliament’s women and equalities committee grill Baroness Falkner and the EHRC so you don’t have to, follow along with this thread for a summary of what’s said
I've obviously not had to use my WiFi hotspot since the last Labour leadership election....
June 5, 2025 at 9:41 AM
I've obviously not had to use my WiFi hotspot since the last Labour leadership election....
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Today is a huge moment for our region.
The Chancellor’s backing means we are on track to bring trams back to the streets of Leeds and Bradford.
It's time for trams and we're ready to deliver.
westyorks-ca.gov.uk/all-news-and...
The Chancellor’s backing means we are on track to bring trams back to the streets of Leeds and Bradford.
It's time for trams and we're ready to deliver.
westyorks-ca.gov.uk/all-news-and...
June 4, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Today is a huge moment for our region.
The Chancellor’s backing means we are on track to bring trams back to the streets of Leeds and Bradford.
It's time for trams and we're ready to deliver.
westyorks-ca.gov.uk/all-news-and...
The Chancellor’s backing means we are on track to bring trams back to the streets of Leeds and Bradford.
It's time for trams and we're ready to deliver.
westyorks-ca.gov.uk/all-news-and...
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It's time to transform our transport network, create better connections and boost economic growth.
It's time for trams in West Yorkshire.🚊
#TimeForTrams
It's time for trams in West Yorkshire.🚊
#TimeForTrams
June 4, 2025 at 8:59 AM
It's time to transform our transport network, create better connections and boost economic growth.
It's time for trams in West Yorkshire.🚊
#TimeForTrams
It's time for trams in West Yorkshire.🚊
#TimeForTrams
A story in two parts
May 30, 2025 at 11:12 AM
A story in two parts
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Sir Ian McKellen to open historic all-trans and non-binary production of Shakespeare classic
Sir Ian McKellen to open all-trans production of Shakespeare classic
Sir Ian McKellen is to open a new production of the Shakespeare classic Twelfth Night that will feature all trans and non-binary performers.
www.thepinknews.com
May 30, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Sir Ian McKellen to open historic all-trans and non-binary production of Shakespeare classic
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Sir Ian McKellen to open historic all-trans and non-binary production of Shakespeare classic
Sir Ian McKellen to open all-trans production of Shakespeare classic
Sir Ian McKellen is to open a new production of the Shakespeare classic Twelfth Night that will feature all trans and non-binary performers.
www.thepinknews.com
May 28, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Sir Ian McKellen to open historic all-trans and non-binary production of Shakespeare classic
Tie flavour enhancing leek and celery together with string
May 28, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Tie flavour enhancing leek and celery together with string
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How some of you can see (and sometimes even publicly call out) the press for objectively lying about trans people in other areas but then in the same breath say “but maybe they got a point about sports” just stop.
May 28, 2025 at 7:36 AM
How some of you can see (and sometimes even publicly call out) the press for objectively lying about trans people in other areas but then in the same breath say “but maybe they got a point about sports” just stop.
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Every canvasser's worst nightmare - the low level letter box!
This @cwunews.bsky.social campaign has my full support. I'm sure many Labour activists and deliverers will agree as well.
This @cwunews.bsky.social campaign has my full support. I'm sure many Labour activists and deliverers will agree as well.
May 28, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Every canvasser's worst nightmare - the low level letter box!
This @cwunews.bsky.social campaign has my full support. I'm sure many Labour activists and deliverers will agree as well.
This @cwunews.bsky.social campaign has my full support. I'm sure many Labour activists and deliverers will agree as well.
Twas ever thus www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/whats-on/wha...
Cheese Rolling declared 'unsafe' over 'mass casualties' fears
'We are advising those planning to attend or participate in the cheese rolling to consider the risks they might be putting themselves in'
www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk
May 22, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Twas ever thus www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/whats-on/wha...
9 (nine) years ago today, I wonder how all that went 🧐
May 6, 2025 at 3:28 PM
9 (nine) years ago today, I wonder how all that went 🧐