Laura Pascal
@pascallaura.bsky.social
Parliamentary and Public Affairs at human-rights charity, Sex Matters
Head of Public Affairs at FiLiA.
Former civil servant (DHSC and DfE) and Labour Party hack
Also interested in adult social care & childcare markets
Head of Public Affairs at FiLiA.
Former civil servant (DHSC and DfE) and Labour Party hack
Also interested in adult social care & childcare markets
Pinned
Sex Matters letter to BBC's board 👇
5 CALLS:
Root out oppressive influence of transgender ideology in the BBC
Replace gender ideology activist language
Stop output normalising trans ideology
ensure all BBC journalists can fearlessly tell the unvarnished truth.
Retrain staff
#TimeToAct
5 CALLS:
Root out oppressive influence of transgender ideology in the BBC
Replace gender ideology activist language
Stop output normalising trans ideology
ensure all BBC journalists can fearlessly tell the unvarnished truth.
Retrain staff
#TimeToAct
Sex Matters letter to BBC's board 👇
5 CALLS:
Root out oppressive influence of transgender ideology in the BBC
Replace gender ideology activist language
Stop output normalising trans ideology
ensure all BBC journalists can fearlessly tell the unvarnished truth.
Retrain staff
#TimeToAct
5 CALLS:
Root out oppressive influence of transgender ideology in the BBC
Replace gender ideology activist language
Stop output normalising trans ideology
ensure all BBC journalists can fearlessly tell the unvarnished truth.
Retrain staff
#TimeToAct
November 11, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Sex Matters letter to BBC's board 👇
5 CALLS:
Root out oppressive influence of transgender ideology in the BBC
Replace gender ideology activist language
Stop output normalising trans ideology
ensure all BBC journalists can fearlessly tell the unvarnished truth.
Retrain staff
#TimeToAct
5 CALLS:
Root out oppressive influence of transgender ideology in the BBC
Replace gender ideology activist language
Stop output normalising trans ideology
ensure all BBC journalists can fearlessly tell the unvarnished truth.
Retrain staff
#TimeToAct
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In BBC staff inboxes this week: How to be a trans ally" . Regardless of your views on trans ideology, it is NO part of a journalist's job to be an "ally" for one view.
November 10, 2025 at 10:21 PM
In BBC staff inboxes this week: How to be a trans ally" . Regardless of your views on trans ideology, it is NO part of a journalist's job to be an "ally" for one view.
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This is why @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social is running to be Deputy Leader of the Labour Party👇
September 14, 2025 at 10:56 AM
This is why @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social is running to be Deputy Leader of the Labour Party👇
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3 out of 4 of great offices of State (PM, Chancellor, Home Sec, Foreign Sec) are now held by Women.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Keir Starmer carries out major reshuffle after Angela Rayner resignation
Angela Rayner's exit has prompted a major shake-up with David Lammy becoming deputy prime minister.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 6, 2025 at 2:20 PM
3 out of 4 of great offices of State (PM, Chancellor, Home Sec, Foreign Sec) are now held by Women.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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💥 #FiLiA2025 speaker news 💥
Tonia Antoniazzi MP, #feminist, politician, former teacher, former rugby international & advocate for Women & Girls’ sex-based rights & ending the scourge of #MVAWG. Tonia is Chair of the @appg-cse.bsky.social
🎟️ filia.org.uk/tickets
#MaleViolence
Tonia Antoniazzi MP, #feminist, politician, former teacher, former rugby international & advocate for Women & Girls’ sex-based rights & ending the scourge of #MVAWG. Tonia is Chair of the @appg-cse.bsky.social
🎟️ filia.org.uk/tickets
#MaleViolence
September 6, 2025 at 5:33 PM
💥 #FiLiA2025 speaker news 💥
Tonia Antoniazzi MP, #feminist, politician, former teacher, former rugby international & advocate for Women & Girls’ sex-based rights & ending the scourge of #MVAWG. Tonia is Chair of the @appg-cse.bsky.social
🎟️ filia.org.uk/tickets
#MaleViolence
Tonia Antoniazzi MP, #feminist, politician, former teacher, former rugby international & advocate for Women & Girls’ sex-based rights & ending the scourge of #MVAWG. Tonia is Chair of the @appg-cse.bsky.social
🎟️ filia.org.uk/tickets
#MaleViolence
Most peculiar 🤔
@stokeybookshop.bsky.social seemed distinctly disgusted to make a transaction with me when I went to buy the latest book from bestselling author JK Rowling (AKA Robert Galbraith)
Its in stock- much to the apparent shame of the man who served me - but not on display anywhere...
@stokeybookshop.bsky.social seemed distinctly disgusted to make a transaction with me when I went to buy the latest book from bestselling author JK Rowling (AKA Robert Galbraith)
Its in stock- much to the apparent shame of the man who served me - but not on display anywhere...
September 5, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Most peculiar 🤔
@stokeybookshop.bsky.social seemed distinctly disgusted to make a transaction with me when I went to buy the latest book from bestselling author JK Rowling (AKA Robert Galbraith)
Its in stock- much to the apparent shame of the man who served me - but not on display anywhere...
@stokeybookshop.bsky.social seemed distinctly disgusted to make a transaction with me when I went to buy the latest book from bestselling author JK Rowling (AKA Robert Galbraith)
Its in stock- much to the apparent shame of the man who served me - but not on display anywhere...
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Why the revival of Northern Powerhouse Rail could save HS2 to Manchester (Now FREE TO READ!)
takes.jamesomalley.co.uk/p/northern-p...
takes.jamesomalley.co.uk/p/northern-p...
Why the revival of Northern Powerhouse Rail could save HS2 to Manchester
Known Facts + Wild Speculation = Cope
takes.jamesomalley.co.uk
August 13, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Why the revival of Northern Powerhouse Rail could save HS2 to Manchester (Now FREE TO READ!)
takes.jamesomalley.co.uk/p/northern-p...
takes.jamesomalley.co.uk/p/northern-p...
MUST READ: Ben Cooper KC's legal analysis on the implications of the FWS judgment, and why duty bearers must act now, not wait for the EHRC guidance
sex-matters.org/posts/update...
sex-matters.org/posts/update...
Duty bearers under the Equality Act must act now
Ben Cooper KC of Old Square Chambers (who represented Sex Matters in our intervention in For Women Scotland) has written a comprehensive analysis of the
sex-matters.org
July 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM
MUST READ: Ben Cooper KC's legal analysis on the implications of the FWS judgment, and why duty bearers must act now, not wait for the EHRC guidance
sex-matters.org/posts/update...
sex-matters.org/posts/update...
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We spoke to women across the UK with disabilities or caring responsibilities about the Government’s proposed #WelfareReforms
Our statement, briefing to MPs and full consultation response can be read here:
www.filia.org.uk/latest-news/...
Our statement, briefing to MPs and full consultation response can be read here:
www.filia.org.uk/latest-news/...
Women speak out against the welfare reforms — FiLiA
FiLiA has spoken to women across the UK with disabilities or caring responsibilities about the Government’s welfare reform proposals. It is clear from what they have told us that the reforms cou...
www.filia.org.uk
July 9, 2025 at 5:50 PM
We spoke to women across the UK with disabilities or caring responsibilities about the Government’s proposed #WelfareReforms
Our statement, briefing to MPs and full consultation response can be read here:
www.filia.org.uk/latest-news/...
Our statement, briefing to MPs and full consultation response can be read here:
www.filia.org.uk/latest-news/...
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‘“Huge swathes” of severely disabled people will be hit by the planned universal credit cuts, contrary to government claims that they will be protected, charities say.’
#WelfareNotWarfare #TakingThePIP
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
#WelfareNotWarfare #TakingThePIP
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Benefit cuts will hit severely disabled people despite ministers’ claims, say charities
Exclusive: Charities say planned universal credit changes fail to account for progressive or fluctuating conditions
www.theguardian.com
July 9, 2025 at 5:50 PM
‘“Huge swathes” of severely disabled people will be hit by the planned universal credit cuts, contrary to government claims that they will be protected, charities say.’
#WelfareNotWarfare #TakingThePIP
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
#WelfareNotWarfare #TakingThePIP
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Reposted by Laura Pascal
"Hospitals & govt departments refusing to implement Supreme Court ruling on definition of a woman must “get on with it” Sir Keir Starmer has said, as public bodies continue to defy the law"
Is your MP/employer 'waiting for @EHRC Guidance'?
Email them⬇️now
www.thetimes.com/article/e243...
Is your MP/employer 'waiting for @EHRC Guidance'?
Email them⬇️now
www.thetimes.com/article/e243...
Keir Starmer says ‘get on with it’ as trans ruling ignored
Sir Keir Starmer said public bodies’ guidance should be consistent with the Supreme Court ruling that the definition of a woman is based on biological sex
www.thetimes.com
June 30, 2025 at 9:08 AM
"Hospitals & govt departments refusing to implement Supreme Court ruling on definition of a woman must “get on with it” Sir Keir Starmer has said, as public bodies continue to defy the law"
Is your MP/employer 'waiting for @EHRC Guidance'?
Email them⬇️now
www.thetimes.com/article/e243...
Is your MP/employer 'waiting for @EHRC Guidance'?
Email them⬇️now
www.thetimes.com/article/e243...
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We hope Government will also listen to the Women from across the country who have contribed to our response to the DWP consultation.
We will be sending this in the next week and are happy to discuss further 📨
#TakingThePIP #DisabilityRebellion
We will be sending this in the next week and are happy to discuss further 📨
#TakingThePIP #DisabilityRebellion
June 27, 2025 at 10:57 AM
We hope Government will also listen to the Women from across the country who have contribed to our response to the DWP consultation.
We will be sending this in the next week and are happy to discuss further 📨
#TakingThePIP #DisabilityRebellion
We will be sending this in the next week and are happy to discuss further 📨
#TakingThePIP #DisabilityRebellion
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Good to see Keir Starmer @primeministeruk.bsky.social has listened to the MPs who raised the alarm about the impact of the proposed reform.
Thank you Meg Hillier MP and all who signed the amendment!🙏
#DisabilityRebellion #TakingThePIP
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Thank you Meg Hillier MP and all who signed the amendment!🙏
#DisabilityRebellion #TakingThePIP
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Starmer offers ‘massive concessions’ on welfare bill to Labour rebels
Exclusive: Leading rebels say they have been promised significant changes to planned cuts which could help bill avoid defeat
www.theguardian.com
June 27, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Good to see Keir Starmer @primeministeruk.bsky.social has listened to the MPs who raised the alarm about the impact of the proposed reform.
Thank you Meg Hillier MP and all who signed the amendment!🙏
#DisabilityRebellion #TakingThePIP
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Thank you Meg Hillier MP and all who signed the amendment!🙏
#DisabilityRebellion #TakingThePIP
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Now at the event by @uclwomenslib.bsky.social & The Lesbian Project: What does the Supreme Court judgment mean for lesbians? with Naomi Cunningham, Julie Bindel &
@jophoenix1.bsky.social
Several protestors just removed, like all Men's Rights Activists, they came too soon! Now we continue!
@jophoenix1.bsky.social
Several protestors just removed, like all Men's Rights Activists, they came too soon! Now we continue!
June 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Now at the event by @uclwomenslib.bsky.social & The Lesbian Project: What does the Supreme Court judgment mean for lesbians? with Naomi Cunningham, Julie Bindel &
@jophoenix1.bsky.social
Several protestors just removed, like all Men's Rights Activists, they came too soon! Now we continue!
@jophoenix1.bsky.social
Several protestors just removed, like all Men's Rights Activists, they came too soon! Now we continue!
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So the Tories are voting against (deliberately setting conditions that can't be met).
The Bill is on track to be defeated without concessions.
The Bill is on track to be defeated without concessions.
🚨 From CCHQ:
“Kemi Badenoch: Conservatives will lend support to bill if Starmer commits to bring down welfare budget, get people back to work and promises no new tax rises”
“Kemi Badenoch: Conservatives will lend support to bill if Starmer commits to bring down welfare budget, get people back to work and promises no new tax rises”
June 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
So the Tories are voting against (deliberately setting conditions that can't be met).
The Bill is on track to be defeated without concessions.
The Bill is on track to be defeated without concessions.
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#FiLiA held focus groups in #Manchester, #Swansea #Glasgow and online and we will submit our consultation response next week. It is clear from what Women told us, these reforms could lead to significant harm.
#DisabilityRebellion #TakingThePIP #WelfareNotWarfare #WelfareReformBill #StopTheCuts
#DisabilityRebellion #TakingThePIP #WelfareNotWarfare #WelfareReformBill #StopTheCuts
June 24, 2025 at 5:08 PM
#FiLiA held focus groups in #Manchester, #Swansea #Glasgow and online and we will submit our consultation response next week. It is clear from what Women told us, these reforms could lead to significant harm.
#DisabilityRebellion #TakingThePIP #WelfareNotWarfare #WelfareReformBill #StopTheCuts
#DisabilityRebellion #TakingThePIP #WelfareNotWarfare #WelfareReformBill #StopTheCuts
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Yesterday, I co-signed an amendment with over 100 of my Labour Party colleagues to stop the welfare reform proposals from becoming law.
This is a decision I have not taken lightly, but I believe it is the right one.
This is a decision I have not taken lightly, but I believe it is the right one.
June 24, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Yesterday, I co-signed an amendment with over 100 of my Labour Party colleagues to stop the welfare reform proposals from becoming law.
This is a decision I have not taken lightly, but I believe it is the right one.
This is a decision I have not taken lightly, but I believe it is the right one.
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‘ #DisabilityCuts will have a “devastating” impact on women’s health & dignity & could breach #EqualityLaw... tightening eligibility for #PIP would mean disabled Women being discriminated against, due to their higher personal care needs compared with men.'
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Labour’s benefit cuts will have ‘devastating’ impact on disabled women, say charities
Organisations say planned four-point rule will not properly take into account menstruation and other hygiene needs
www.theguardian.com
June 24, 2025 at 1:16 PM
‘ #DisabilityCuts will have a “devastating” impact on women’s health & dignity & could breach #EqualityLaw... tightening eligibility for #PIP would mean disabled Women being discriminated against, due to their higher personal care needs compared with men.'
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
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Yesterday we attended the APPG on DV & Abuse, as @womensaid.bsky.social launched their report: Nineteen More Child Homicides, showing there is still a widespread lack of understanding of coercive control & how perps use child contact to manipulate professionals.
www.womensaid.org.uk/nineteen-mor...
www.womensaid.org.uk/nineteen-mor...
Nineteen More Child Homicides - Women’s Aid
Nineteen More Child Homicides Nineteen More Child Homicides is the third report published by Women’s Aid in the past three decades as part of Women’s Aid Child First campaign. This report tells the st...
www.womensaid.org.uk
June 24, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Yesterday we attended the APPG on DV & Abuse, as @womensaid.bsky.social launched their report: Nineteen More Child Homicides, showing there is still a widespread lack of understanding of coercive control & how perps use child contact to manipulate professionals.
www.womensaid.org.uk/nineteen-mor...
www.womensaid.org.uk/nineteen-mor...
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We will respond fully to the consultation & would welcome the chance to discuss with ministers. Gov't must also carry out comprehensive impact assessments, including doing more to reach marginalised women who are most affected & least often heard.
Full story: www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Full story: www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Labour MPs launch major rebellion to stop welfare bill
Amendment intended to kill off legislation that would cut benefits could be backed by up to 100 Labour MPs including senior figures
www.theguardian.com
June 24, 2025 at 11:40 AM
We will respond fully to the consultation & would welcome the chance to discuss with ministers. Gov't must also carry out comprehensive impact assessments, including doing more to reach marginalised women who are most affected & least often heard.
Full story: www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Full story: www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reposted by Laura Pascal
We hope Government acts on the call to pause reforms & takes the time to hear from those at the sharp end. #FiLiA has listened to women from around Britain with disabilities or caring responsibilities - it is clear that the reforms could lead to significant harm.
#TakingThePIP
#TakingThePIP
June 24, 2025 at 11:39 AM
We hope Government acts on the call to pause reforms & takes the time to hear from those at the sharp end. #FiLiA has listened to women from around Britain with disabilities or caring responsibilities - it is clear that the reforms could lead to significant harm.
#TakingThePIP
#TakingThePIP
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We will hear from Iranian Sisters at #FiLiA2025
'Of the 19 women executed for murder, nine had been convicted of killing their husbands in cases involving domestic violence or forced or child marriage...'
#WomanLifeFreedom
news.un.org/en/story/202...
'Of the 19 women executed for murder, nine had been convicted of killing their husbands in cases involving domestic violence or forced or child marriage...'
#WomanLifeFreedom
news.un.org/en/story/202...
Human Rights Council hears alarming updates on executions in Iran and global civic space crackdown
On the third day of the 59th Session of the Human Rights Council (HRC), the spotlight turned to reports on rising executions in Iran and the increasing repression of civic space around the world amid ...
news.un.org
June 20, 2025 at 10:42 AM
We will hear from Iranian Sisters at #FiLiA2025
'Of the 19 women executed for murder, nine had been convicted of killing their husbands in cases involving domestic violence or forced or child marriage...'
#WomanLifeFreedom
news.un.org/en/story/202...
'Of the 19 women executed for murder, nine had been convicted of killing their husbands in cases involving domestic violence or forced or child marriage...'
#WomanLifeFreedom
news.un.org/en/story/202...
Welcoming 'innovators' and particularly 'disrupters' would be quite the adjustment for Whitehall.
My experience anyway 🤷♀️
My experience anyway 🤷♀️
June 21, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Welcoming 'innovators' and particularly 'disrupters' would be quite the adjustment for Whitehall.
My experience anyway 🤷♀️
My experience anyway 🤷♀️