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LGBTIQA+ Greens
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Offical Bluesky account for the LGBTIQA+ Greens, the queer liberation group within the GPEW (England & Wales.) Promoted by LGBTIQA+ Greens (Green Party), c/o PO Box 78066, London, SE16 9GQ
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Trans Greens 🏳️‍⚧️💚 @transgreens.bsky.social · 5h
Blåhaj is ready to win, are you?

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A photo of a Blåhaj (Swedish for "blue shark", and synonymous with the trans community) with a "Plaid Werdd" (Welsh for Green Party) badge, with "Green Party" underneath, and there's a "VOTE GREEN" poster under the shark's left fin.
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqagreens.bsky.social · 1d
Our very own @melissa.green talks about her coming out experience. Once again, it's further proof that oftentimes trans kids don't "just grow out of it".

We've asked our members to talk about their experiences of coming out on #NationalComingOutDay. This concludes our stories!
It's National Coming Out Day! We asked our members to share their stories of coming out, and life after. Promoted by LGBTIQA+ Greens (Green Party), c/o PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ I remember dropping an obscene amount of hints as a kid. I'd get what felt like unsupportive comments from my parents back then. My northern village was one where everyone knew everyone else, so to experiment I'd know I'd have been met with bullying, and my parents would know. I don't feel it was much of a surprise when I eventually texted them. It felt that was probably safer than in person, and losing control of the situation. Promoted by LGBTIQA+ Greens (Green Party), c/o PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ I remained closeted for almost a decade. I was too afraid to think what would have happened if I came out as trans to my parents. Even after I moved out, things happened in my life that never made me feel secure and safe enough to do so. These days, things are amazing. I now find myself feeling confident to do things, sometimes things I never felt I could once do. I'm involved in politics now, as a committee member of the LGBTIQA+ Greens. Promoted by LGBTIQA+ Greens (Green Party), c/o PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ Not a day goes by where I think "where would I be right now had I not taken the leap?". I shudder to think. Those were the dark times. If an employer ever asked "where do you find yourself in 10 years time" I'd just awkwardly laugh. The concept of "being around" for my thirties felt alien and wrong way back then. It doesn't now. This story is by Melissa (also known as Mitzi), a committee member of the LGBTIQA+ Greens. Promoted by LGBTIQA+ Greens (Green Party), c/o PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqagreens.bsky.social · 1d
We hear a story from Lyra about the first time she came out, and why she came out a second time. It's proof that you can smooth over the cracks, but eventually something has got to give.

We're asking members to share their stories for #NationalComingOutDay 🏳️‍🌈
It's National Coming Out Day! Promoted by LGBTIQA+ Greens (Green Party), c/o PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ We asked our members to share their stories of coming out, and life after. Promoted by LGBTIQA+ Greens (Green Party), c/o PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ The first time I tried to come out at 19 my mum convinced me to not do it because it would be hard and I would "be an ugly girl" which really hurt me. I [didn't look after] myself and seeing that I wasn't looking after myself as a reason to not come out. As my weight got higher my mum's words seemed more real, as my hair got worse my mum's words seemed more real. I was only living as I knew dying would be hard on others. Promoted by LGBTIQA+ Greens (Green Party), c/o PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ I went into a panic that lasted several days and I decided even if it costs me everything- I need to do it. Since then I have come out to everyone, I've been looking after myself and dropped from nearly 400lbs to 250lbs. I have been able to see myself and love myself for the first time in years. I live for myself now not just for others. I feel so proud of how far I've come. This story is from Lyra, a LGBTIQA+ Greens member. Promoted by LGBTIQA+ Greens (Green Party), c/o PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqagreens.bsky.social · 1d
One of our stories of coming out is from Jordan, which really hammers home the importance of embracing trans kids and believing them. Not doing so can be massively damaging.

It's #NationalComingOutDay, and we're asking members to share their stories of coming out.
It's National Coming Out Day! Promoted by LGBTIQA+ Greens (Green Party), c/o PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ We asked our members to share their stories of coming out, and life after. Promoted by LGBTIQA+ Greens (Green Party), c/o PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ I came out to my whole family as Bi and Trans a couple of years after transitioning around three years ago. They were supportive of me as an adult, but the conversation brought back a lot of history. They asked when I knew and I told them when I was 13, my dad originally denied it and refused to speak to me until I pretended it was a joke. It was kept secret from everyone else. Promoted by LGBTIQA+ Greens (Green Party), c/o PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ A week or two after coming out again, my parents separated, as my mum couldn't forgive my dad for causing such pain. Leaving home gave me the space to unpack that pain, embrace my truth, and finally live authentically. I’m so much happier now and I’ve learned that denying someone’s identity only causes harm for everyone involved. This story is from Jordan, an LGBTIQA+ Greens member. Promoted by LGBTIQA+ Greens (Green Party), c/o PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqagreens.bsky.social · 2d
It's #NationalComingOutDay 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

We've been asking our members to share their stories of coming out, and how life since has been for them.

Here's a story by one of our members called Cassie! We love this story. Thanks to Cassie for sharing with us!

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It's National Coming Out Day! We asked our members to share their stories of coming out, and life after. Promoted by LGBTIQA+ Greens (Green Party), c/o PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ I'd started to come to terms with being trans just under a year before the day I finally actually stepped out the door presenting as a woman. In that time I'd got a job in Japan, so moved to Tokyo. I had made a trans friend who had also just moved there, and we made plans to go to a music festival around Sibuya. I painted my nails in trans flag colours, because I was gonna own my transness. Promoted by LGBTIQA+ Greens (Green Party), c/o PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ I got to Shibuya and met my friend by the famous crossing, where I told her this was the me I had wanted her to meet two months ago. I did the most tourist-y thing for the very first picture of the real me, got a photo with Hachikou, the dog statue, before we went to enjoy the music. Promoted by LGBTIQA+ Greens (Green Party), c/o PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ I was more sociable than I had ever been in my life, chatting to strangers in the bar, half the musicians, everyone. I had one particularly memorable encounter in the last bar, an Australian woman started talking to me, and as we got talking I told her I was trans and today was day one of being out. Her immediate reaction was to hug me, and tell me that I was going to love being a woman. This is a story by Cassie, an LGBTIQA+ Greens member. Promoted by LGBTIQA+ Greens (Green Party), c/o PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqagreens.bsky.social · 2d
We have been posting stories of our members coming out for #NationalComingOutDay. Next we hear Cade's story!

#lgbt #pride #comingout
It's National Coming Out Day Promoted by LGBTIQA+ Greens (Green Party), c/o PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ We asked our members to share their stories of coming out, and life after. Promoted by LGBTIQA+ Greens (Green Party), c/o PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ I was in the car with my mum, aged about 12/13, and I said "I have to tell you something". She replied "Is it about Kate? That you like her?" regarding a girl in the year above who I liked. Somewhat took the wind out of my sails that she figured it out! I can't actually remember coming out to her as trans tbh. She's always been super supportive. This is a story by Cade, an LGBTIQA+ greens member and ex-commitee member. Promoted by LGBTIQA+ Greens (Green Party), c/o PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqagreens.bsky.social · 2d
It's National Coming Out Day 🏳️‍🌈

Throughout the day we are going to share stories provided by our membership of their experiences coming out.

This story is about Michael, who is bisexual.

#nationalcomingoutday #comingoutday #lgbt
It's National Coming Out Day Promoted by LGBTIQA+ Greens (Green Party), c/o PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ We asked our members to share their stories of coming out, and life after. Promoted by LGBTIQA+ Greens (Green Party), c/o PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ I came out as bi at 27 by posting it on Facebook. I figured nobody would care, but it was National Coming Out Day so why not? Then my mum told me off because my grandma saw it and said I should have discussed it with them. My dad never acknowledged it and she's never mentioned it since. The story is from Michael, an LGBTIQA+ Greens member. Promoted by LGBTIQA+ Greens (Green Party), c/o PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqagreens.bsky.social · 3d
In the spirit of #AbolishBadThings
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqagreens.bsky.social · 4d
It's International #LesbianDay (8th October) and we hope that if you're a lesbian you're having a great day. Trans lesbians are lesbians. No amount of shouting about that from anyone can change that.
The Green Party logo - world with petals, with a white world, and the petals the colour of the lesbian flag. Underneath, it reads: Happy International Lesbian Day from the LGBTIQA+ Greens. Promoted by LGBTIQA+ Greens (Green Party), c/o PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 5d
The Green surge continues ... We’ve just passed 90,000 members! 💚

People everywhere are joining the movement for real change.

Want hope to be normal again? Join the Green Party today ↩️
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Trans Greens 🏳️‍⚧️💚 @transgreens.bsky.social · 5d
Green Party Conference recently passed some amazing healthcare policy for the trans community. It commits us to an informed consent model of trans healthcare, a trans-led public inquiry into NHS care, a trans-inclusive ban on conversion therapy, and so much more.
The Green Party just voted to reform trans healthcare. What does this bold new policy look like? Promoted by LGBTIQA+ Greens (Green Party), c/o PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ What we're calling for: - The end of segregation in trans healthcare. - Ending the torture of conversion therapy. - Moving the NHS to an informed consent model. - Expanding the range of funded transition care. - Access to affirming healthcare for trans youth. - NHS support for people who seld-medicate or use private care. - Real support for detransitioning people. Promoted by LGBTIQA+ Greens (Green Party), c/o PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ How we get there: - Closing the existing Gender Identity Clinics and supporting GPs with training and funding to care for trans people. - Lifting the politically motivated ban on 'puberty blockers'. - Starting a government funded, trans-led, inquiry into past NHS treatment of trans people. - Including & prioritising trans expertise in independent care reviews. - Passing a trans-inclusive ban on 'conversion therapy'. Promoted by LGBTIQA+ Greens (Green Party), c/o PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ We don't have to accept the status quo. Trans greens logo in the middle with the text "Trans Greens" with "Greens for Trans Liberation" underneath. Why not read the full policy? Link in the next post. Promoted by LGBTIQA+ Greens (Green Party), c/o PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqagreens.bsky.social · 6d
The @transgreens.bsky.social and ourselves have revamped our Teemill website where the #ElectTheDolls t-shirts that we had at conference are now on sale.

Do check it out: lgbtiqagreens.teemill.com
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqagreens.bsky.social · 9d
C03 "Reforming Trans Healthcare" brought by Cade Hatton, has been UNANIMOUSLY passed by conference.

There were 5 votes against.
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqagreens.bsky.social · 18d
An attack on one of us is an attack on all of us.

A brief statement in solidarity with Liberal Democrat councillor Chris Northwood @chrisn.xyz
LGBTIQA+ Greens Logo, with a statement below that reads: Our Green Party colleagues who have worked with Chris Northwood in various capacities have nothing but good things to say about her. So we are very glad to hear that the Liberal Democrats acknowledged her with their Patsy Calton Award. We are disgusted by the Express article attacking Chris and the Liberal Democrats. The news media are once again choosing to attack a woman for winning an award, due to her being trans. Painting a target on her back to further their culture war on our community. We are happy to see that the Liberal Democrats are standing by Chris and their decision to give her this award. We want to see all political parties refuse to bow down to the hate campaigns attacking individual trans people and our community. We stand in solidarity with Chris Northwood and urge everyone to do the same. Your LGBTIQA+ Greens committee Promoted by LGBTIQA+ Greens (Green Party), c/o PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqagreens.bsky.social · 19d
There is no LGBTIQA+ without the B, and today we celebrate bisexuality on this Celebrate Bisexuality Day. We must take a stand against biphobia in all forms.
A Green Party logo, with bisexual petal colours. A statement that reads: Happy Celebrate Bisexuality Day. Every year on the 23rd September, we mark Celebrate Bisexuality Day with the amazing people within our communities who are bisexual. Days like this serve as a reminder that we must keep fighting against biphobia: socially and institutionally. This especially comes as the UK has seen a rise in rhetoric from the political far-right against queer identities, and where the United Kingdom has slipped dramatically in the ILGA Europe rankings for LGBTIQA+ rights. An attack on one, is an attack on all. Whether you are closeted, questioning, or loud and proud: we see you, we hear you, we celebrate you. You are valid. Your LGBTIQA+ Greens Committee Kat, Matt, Abbie, Arran, Kris, Mel, Rae and Thomas Promoted by LGBTIQA+ Greens (Green Party), c/o PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqagreens.bsky.social · Aug 23
Hey 👋 We have a playlist available on our YouTube for this: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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LGBTIQA+ Greens 2025 GPEx Hustings - YouTube
Recordings of our GPEx Hustings in 2025.
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqagreens.bsky.social · Aug 4
Francesco Piscitelli responded to our pledges - they scored a 10/10. See more: lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk/2025-husting...
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqagreens.bsky.social · Aug 1
I think that's everything for now, I just updated our pledge overview page. Going to use the remaining characters of this post to remind everyone of our Leadership hustings this Wednesday!

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2025 Leadership & Executive Hustings - LGBTIQA+ Greens
The LGBTIQA+ Greens are pleased to announce a two-part hustings, hopefully covering every single electable Green Party Executive (GPEx) position in the 2025 internal elections. The hustings form part ...
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqagreens.bsky.social · Aug 1
We got two respondents for Local Party Support, up from zero. Thanks Rosie and Hannah for responding! Still waiting on Nicole Haydock for Local Party Support. Responses are now live: lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk/2025-husting...
Local Party Support - LGBTIQA+ Greens
We asked all three candidates the following questions, for which their replies are posted in full and our full justification for scoring how we did. Pledge 1 To acknowledge wholeheartedly that fightin...
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqagreens.bsky.social · Aug 1
We've added Faaiz Hasan & Nicola Day's responses to our website (they're standing for Elections): lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk/2025-husting...
Elections - LGBTIQA+ Greens
We asked all candidates the following questions, for which their replies are posted in full and our full justification for scoring how we did. Pledge 1 To acknowledge wholeheartedly that fighting for ...
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqagreens.bsky.social · Aug 1
Good evening! It's election time, and we're looking to get a whole bunch of late pledge responses up on our website. Starting with Vix Lowthion for Internal Comms: lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk/2025-husting...
Internal Communications - LGBTIQA+ Greens
We asked all candidates the following questions, for which their replies are posted in full and our full justification for scoring how we did. Pledge 1 To acknowledge wholeheartedly that fighting for ...
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqagreens.bsky.social · Jul 31
Nicola Day and Faaiz Hasan responded and scored 10/10 with their answers. Capacity willing, will update the website with their answers, but thought we'd update you.
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqagreens.bsky.social · Jul 28
Campaigns and Elections! @haydnob.bsky.social was the only respondent from Campaigns, and @briancandeland.bsky.social was the only respondent for Elections.

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White background, rainbow border. Title: Campaigns Co-Ordinator Subtitle: LGBTIQA Greens' Executive Election Pledges 2025 Asma Alam did not respond to our pledges. Haydn Osborne-Brookes responded to our pledges and scored a perfect 10. Read every response word-for-word and our breakdown: https://lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk/2025-hustings/pledges/campaigns/ Promoted by LGBTIQA+ Greens (Green Party), c/o PO Box 78066, London, SE16 9GQ White background, rainbow border. Title: Elections Co-Ordinator Subtitle: LGBTIQA Greens' Executive Election Pledges 2025 Brian Candeland responded to our pledges and scored a perfect 10. Faaiz Hasan and Nicola Day did not respond to our pledges. Read every response word-for-word and our breakdown: https://lgbtiqa.greenparty.org.uk/2025-hustings/pledges/elections/ Promoted by LGBTIQA+ Greens (Green Party), c/o PO Box 78066, London, SE16 9GQ
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqagreens.bsky.social · Jul 30
Good evening! Thanks to everyone that attended our LGBTIQA+ Greens' Deputy Leader Hustings this evening. After the hustings finished for Deputy Leader, we received @mothinali.bsky.social's opening statement, and we thought we'd post it, for balance and fairness!
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqagreens.bsky.social · Jul 30
👋 Hey! We made a mistake with this. We've issued a correction - it was Hannah Spencer, not Kate Souper!
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LGBTIQA+ Greens @lgbtiqagreens.bsky.social · Jul 30
Thanks to those who stated we may have gotten the original skeet wrong!